How Does Mesquite, TX Spend Tax Money?
Mesquite, TX spends $12,966 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.9B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($812/person), Fire Protection ($345/person), Highways & Roads ($222/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (72/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $12,966 |
| Total Revenue | $3.5B |
| Total Debt | $140.2M |
| Population | 149,439 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 72/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$812/person
Fire Protection$345/person
Highways & Roads$222/person
Health$167/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.