How Does Jackson, MS Spend Tax Money?
Jackson, MS spends $42,004 per resident, with total expenditures of $6.4B. Top spending categories: Police ($629/person), Highways & Roads ($601/person), Fire Protection ($457/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (52/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $6.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $42,004 |
| Total Revenue | $966.9M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 153,271 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 52/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$629/person
Highways & Roads$601/person
Fire Protection$457/person
Parks & Recreation$429/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.