How Does Atlanta, GA Spend Tax Money?
Atlanta, GA spends $25,457 per resident, with total expenditures of $12.6B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,274/person), Highways & Roads ($513/person), Fire Protection ($464/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (85/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $12.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $25,457 |
| Total Revenue | $77.6B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 494,838 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 85/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,274/person
Highways & Roads$513/person
Fire Protection$464/person
Police$315/person
Education$25/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.