How Does Cranston, RI Spend Tax Money?
Cranston, RI spends $41,543 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.4B. Top spending categories: Education ($26,714/person), Fire Protection ($866/person), Health ($507/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (47/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $41,543 |
| Total Revenue | $1.1B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 82,691 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 47/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$26,714/person
Fire Protection$866/person
Health$507/person
Parks & Recreation$475/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.