How Does Independence, MO Spend Tax Money?
Independence, MO spends $8,176 per resident, with total expenditures of $999.2M. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($611/person), Fire Protection ($39/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (80/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $999.2M |
| Per Capita Spending | $8,176 |
| Total Revenue | $4.7B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 122,218 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 80/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$611/person
Fire Protection$39/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.