How Does Fort Wayne, IN Spend Tax Money?
Fort Wayne, IN spends $10,590 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.8B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($856/person), Fire Protection ($423/person), Highways & Roads ($77/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (90/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $10,590 |
| Total Revenue | $5.4B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 264,514 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 90/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$856/person
Fire Protection$423/person
Highways & Roads$77/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.