How Does Elkhart, IN Spend Tax Money?
Elkhart, IN spends $8,849 per resident, with total expenditures of $476.0M. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($389/person), Parks & Recreation ($274/person), Highways & Roads ($115/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (80/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $476.0M |
| Per Capita Spending | $8,849 |
| Total Revenue | $630.4M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 53,785 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 80/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$389/person
Parks & Recreation$274/person
Highways & Roads$115/person
Police$31/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.