How Does Columbus, IN Spend Tax Money?
Columbus, IN spends $17,252 per resident, with total expenditures of $878.0M. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,507/person), Fire Protection ($286/person), Highways & Roads ($1/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (75/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $878.0M |
| Per Capita Spending | $17,252 |
| Total Revenue | $1.2B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 50,896 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 75/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,507/person
Fire Protection$286/person
Highways & Roads$1/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.