How Does Madison, WI Spend Tax Money?
Madison, WI spends $21,859 per resident, with total expenditures of $5.9B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,572/person), Health ($744/person), Fire Protection ($264/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (87/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $5.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $21,859 |
| Total Revenue | $11.3B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 268,516 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 87/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,572/person
Health$744/person
Fire Protection$264/person
Highways & Roads$47/person
Education$0/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.