How Does Iowa City, IA Spend Tax Money?
Iowa City, IA spends $16,449 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.2B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,165/person), Health ($965/person), Fire Protection ($461/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (62/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $16,449 |
| Total Revenue | $751.1M |
| Total Debt | $13.7M |
| Population | 74,878 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 62/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,165/person
Health$965/person
Fire Protection$461/person
Highways & Roads$112/person
Education$57/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.