How Does Ames, IA Spend Tax Money?
Ames, IA spends $44,915 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.0B. Top spending categories: Health ($765/person), Parks & Recreation ($648/person), Fire Protection ($155/person). Fiscal Health Score: F (34/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.0B |
| Per Capita Spending | $44,915 |
| Total Revenue | $2.1B |
| Total Debt | $45.1M |
| Population | 66,265 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 34/100 (F) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Health$765/person
Parks & Recreation$648/person
Fire Protection$155/person
Highways & Roads$61/person
Education$41/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.