How Does Manhattan, KS Spend Tax Money?
Manhattan, KS spends $12,218 per resident, with total expenditures of $663.3M. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,328/person), Health ($680/person), Fire Protection ($203/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (80/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $663.3M |
| Per Capita Spending | $12,218 |
| Total Revenue | $1.1B |
| Total Debt | $2.5M |
| Population | 54,287 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 80/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,328/person
Health$680/person
Fire Protection$203/person
Highways & Roads$69/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.