How Does Asheville, NC Spend Tax Money?
Asheville, NC spends $21,304 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.0B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($2,005/person), Fire Protection ($382/person), Highways & Roads ($345/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (65/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.0B |
| Per Capita Spending | $21,304 |
| Total Revenue | $1.7B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 93,695 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 65/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$2,005/person
Fire Protection$382/person
Highways & Roads$345/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.