How Does Chesapeake, VA Spend Tax Money?
Chesapeake, VA spends $45,860 per resident, with total expenditures of $11.4B. Top spending categories: Education ($25,005/person), Police ($2,306/person), Fire Protection ($755/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (41/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $11.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $45,860 |
| Total Revenue | $24.3M |
| Total Debt | $170.5M |
| Population | 249,377 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 41/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$25,005/person
Police$2,306/person
Fire Protection$755/person
Parks & Recreation$559/person
Health$481/person
Highways & Roads$413/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.