How Does Des Moines, IA Spend Tax Money?
Des Moines, IA spends $1,302 per resident, with total expenditures of $277.4M. Top spending categories: Police ($134/person), Fire Protection ($55/person), Health ($8/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (55/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $277.4M |
| Per Capita Spending | $1,302 |
| Total Revenue | $0 |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 213,164 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 55/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$134/person
Fire Protection$55/person
Health$8/person
Highways & Roads$3/person
Education$1/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.