How Does Birmingham, AL Spend Tax Money?
Birmingham, AL spends $30,790 per resident, with total expenditures of $6.2B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,823/person), Fire Protection ($1,152/person), Highways & Roads ($848/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (55/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $6.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $30,790 |
| Total Revenue | $16.0B |
| Total Debt | $565.8M |
| Population | 200,431 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 55/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,823/person
Fire Protection$1,152/person
Highways & Roads$848/person
Health$683/person
Police$22/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.