How Does Carmel, IN Spend Tax Money?
Carmel, IN spends $16,389 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.6B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,484/person), Highways & Roads ($354/person), Fire Protection ($166/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (56/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $16,389 |
| Total Revenue | $9.0B |
| Total Debt | $84.1M |
| Population | 99,453 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 56/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,484/person
Highways & Roads$354/person
Fire Protection$166/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.