How Does McAllen, TX Spend Tax Money?
McAllen, TX spends $15,551 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.2B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,706/person), Fire Protection ($644/person), Health ($375/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (58/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $15,551 |
| Total Revenue | $595.5M |
| Total Debt | $29.0M |
| Population | 142,722 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 58/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,706/person
Fire Protection$644/person
Health$375/person
Highways & Roads$132/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.