How Does Charleston, SC Spend Tax Money?
Charleston, SC spends $23,793 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.6B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($3,903/person), Health ($2,099/person), Fire Protection ($1,726/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (50/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $23,793 |
| Total Revenue | $849.4M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 149,960 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 50/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$3,903/person
Health$2,099/person
Fire Protection$1,726/person
Highways & Roads$1,309/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.