How Does Milwaukee, WI Spend Tax Money?
Milwaukee, WI spends $19,417 per resident, with total expenditures of $11.1B. Top spending categories: Police ($3,642/person), Parks & Recreation ($2,206/person), Fire Protection ($802/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (62/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $11.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $19,417 |
| Total Revenue | $6.3B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 573,299 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 62/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$3,642/person
Parks & Recreation$2,206/person
Fire Protection$802/person
Highways & Roads$23/person
Health$1/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.