How Does Galveston, TX Spend Tax Money?
Galveston, TX spends $33,344 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.8B. Top spending categories: Police ($6,186/person), Fire Protection ($1,715/person), Highways & Roads ($1,425/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (63/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $33,344 |
| Total Revenue | $2.1B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 53,265 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 63/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$6,186/person
Fire Protection$1,715/person
Highways & Roads$1,425/person
Parks & Recreation$665/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.