How Does Houston, TX Spend Tax Money?
Houston, TX spends $14,400 per resident, with total expenditures of $33.1B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($361/person), Fire Protection ($295/person), Health ($210/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (83/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $33.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $14,400 |
| Total Revenue | $127.7B |
| Total Debt | $2.0B |
| Population | 2,296,253 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 83/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$361/person
Fire Protection$295/person
Health$210/person
Highways & Roads$175/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.