How Does Battle Creek, MI Spend Tax Money?
Battle Creek, MI spends $22,547 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.2B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($3,072/person), Parks & Recreation ($586/person), Highways & Roads ($132/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (50/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $22,547 |
| Total Revenue | $835.7M |
| Total Debt | $19.9M |
| Population | 52,469 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 50/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$3,072/person
Parks & Recreation$586/person
Highways & Roads$132/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.