How Does Chattanooga, TN Spend Tax Money?
Chattanooga, TN spends $24,150 per resident, with total expenditures of $4.4B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,596/person), Fire Protection ($1,061/person), Health ($436/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (78/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $4.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $24,150 |
| Total Revenue | $7.0B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 181,288 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 78/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,596/person
Fire Protection$1,061/person
Health$436/person
Highways & Roads$212/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.