How Does Columbia, MO Spend Tax Money?
Columbia, MO spends $13,757 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.7B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,099/person), Fire Protection ($355/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (71/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $13,757 |
| Total Revenue | $3.0B |
| Total Debt | $22.0M |
| Population | 126,172 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 71/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,099/person
Fire Protection$355/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.