How Does Jonesboro, AR Spend Tax Money?
Jonesboro, AR spends $9,056 per resident, with total expenditures of $709.8M. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($523/person), Highways & Roads ($121/person), Fire Protection ($80/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (39/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $709.8M |
| Per Capita Spending | $9,056 |
| Total Revenue | $245.3M |
| Total Debt | $228.8M |
| Population | 78,379 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 39/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$523/person
Highways & Roads$121/person
Fire Protection$80/person
Education$42/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.