How Does Bismarck, ND Spend Tax Money?
Bismarck, ND spends $14,170 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.0B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,065/person), Fire Protection ($663/person), Health ($404/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (60/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.0B |
| Per Capita Spending | $14,170 |
| Total Revenue | $1.9B |
| Total Debt | $110.4M |
| Population | 73,694 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 60/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,065/person
Fire Protection$663/person
Health$404/person
Highways & Roads$123/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.