How Does Grand Rapids, MI Spend Tax Money?
Grand Rapids, MI spends $22,146 per resident, with total expenditures of $4.4B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($1,930/person), Parks & Recreation ($882/person), Health ($711/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (42/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $4.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $22,146 |
| Total Revenue | $5.0B |
| Total Debt | $276.2M |
| Population | 198,096 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 42/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$1,930/person
Parks & Recreation$882/person
Health$711/person
Education$133/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.