How Does Columbia, SC Spend Tax Money?
Columbia, SC spends $19,896 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.7B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,265/person), Fire Protection ($467/person), Highways & Roads ($454/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (65/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $19,896 |
| Total Revenue | $8.8B |
| Total Debt | $190.0M |
| Population | 136,754 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 65/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,265/person
Fire Protection$467/person
Highways & Roads$454/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.