How Does High Point, NC Spend Tax Money?
High Point, NC spends $16,038 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.8B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,139/person), Health ($487/person), Highways & Roads ($180/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (51/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $16,038 |
| Total Revenue | $3.1B |
| Total Debt | $131.4M |
| Population | 114,120 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 51/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,139/person
Health$487/person
Highways & Roads$180/person
Fire Protection$74/person
Education$29/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.