How Does Anchorage, AK Spend Tax Money?
Anchorage, AK spends $47,921 per resident, with total expenditures of $13.9B. Top spending categories: Education ($25,042/person), Parks & Recreation ($472/person), Health ($265/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (56/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $13.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $47,921 |
| Total Revenue | $12.5B |
| Total Debt | $104.3M |
| Population | 290,674 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 56/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$25,042/person
Parks & Recreation$472/person
Health$265/person
Fire Protection$182/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.