How Does Memphis, TN Spend Tax Money?
Memphis, TN spends $22,111 per resident, with total expenditures of $13.9B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,397/person), Fire Protection ($469/person), Health ($391/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (65/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $13.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $22,111 |
| Total Revenue | $21.5B |
| Total Debt | $191.2M |
| Population | 630,027 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 65/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,397/person
Fire Protection$469/person
Health$391/person
Highways & Roads$277/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.