How Does Decatur, AL Spend Tax Money?
Decatur, AL spends $17,185 per resident, with total expenditures of $988.6M. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($2,612/person), Fire Protection ($254/person), Highways & Roads ($95/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (46/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $988.6M |
| Per Capita Spending | $17,185 |
| Total Revenue | $2.2B |
| Total Debt | $74.2M |
| Population | 57,525 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 46/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$2,612/person
Fire Protection$254/person
Highways & Roads$95/person
Health$66/person
Education$43/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.