How Does Columbus, GA Spend Tax Money?
Columbus, GA spends $15,522 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.2B. Top spending categories: Police ($1,611/person), Fire Protection ($699/person), Parks & Recreation ($669/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (82/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $15,522 |
| Total Revenue | $4.4B |
| Total Debt | $7.6M |
| Population | 204,572 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 82/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$1,611/person
Fire Protection$699/person
Parks & Recreation$669/person
Highways & Roads$443/person
Education$21/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.