How Does Grand Prairie, TX Spend Tax Money?
Grand Prairie, TX spends $18,279 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.6B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,801/person), Fire Protection ($218/person), Health ($187/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (63/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $18,279 |
| Total Revenue | $5.2B |
| Total Debt | $170.6M |
| Population | 197,279 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 63/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,801/person
Fire Protection$218/person
Health$187/person
Highways & Roads$148/person
Education$71/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.