How Does Council Bluffs, IA Spend Tax Money?
Council Bluffs, IA spends $17,662 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.1B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,587/person), Fire Protection ($850/person), Health ($562/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (43/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $17,662 |
| Total Revenue | $883.7M |
| Total Debt | $62.3M |
| Population | 62,670 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 43/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,587/person
Fire Protection$850/person
Health$562/person
Highways & Roads$373/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.