How Does Gary, IN Spend Tax Money?
Gary, IN spends $21,825 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.5B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($358/person), Fire Protection ($231/person), Highways & Roads ($210/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (71/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.5B |
| Per Capita Spending | $21,825 |
| Total Revenue | $2.1B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 69,136 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 71/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$358/person
Fire Protection$231/person
Highways & Roads$210/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.