U.S. Counties AI Adoption Index

Every month, Starbridge processes millions of public documents—board meeting minutes, strategic plans, RFPs, and contracts—to help businesses identify their best-fit public sector customers.

Executive Summary

Counties aren’t waiting on the sidelines. From boardrooms to procurement teams, local governments are actively adopting AI, and rewriting how public services operate.

We analyzed thousands of public documents—strategic plans, RFPs, board minutes, and purchasing data—to find where momentum is building.

The result: a first-of-its-kind index ranking U.S. counties by visible AI engagement.

Top Trends

• 70% of counties discussed AI in public board or committee meetings. AI is now a regular topic in local governance, not just in statehouses or DC.
• 61% of counties have already adopted at least one AI-related tool. From chatbots to public safety software, real deployments are underway.
• 61% of AI references were tied to positive actions or initiatives. Counties are investing in innovation, workforce training, and ethical guidelines.

What You'll Learn

• Which counties are leading AI adoption, and how they’re doing it
• Why sentiment around AI is shifting from cautious to committed
• Where vendors can expect early interest vs. active purchasing