How Does Fargo, ND Spend Tax Money?
Fargo, ND spends $13,250 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.7B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,205/person), Health ($409/person), Fire Protection ($241/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (64/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $13,250 |
| Total Revenue | $9.1B |
| Total Debt | $161.1M |
| Population | 127,319 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 64/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,205/person
Health$409/person
Fire Protection$241/person
Highways & Roads$216/person
Police$45/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.