How Does Joplin, MO Spend Tax Money?
Joplin, MO spends $10,917 per resident, with total expenditures of $566.0M. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($729/person), Fire Protection ($686/person), Health ($351/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (63/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $566.0M |
| Per Capita Spending | $10,917 |
| Total Revenue | $241.2M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 51,848 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 63/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$729/person
Fire Protection$686/person
Health$351/person
Highways & Roads$219/person
Police$212/person
Education$69/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.