How Does Newport News, VA Spend Tax Money?
Newport News, VA spends $56,948 per resident, with total expenditures of $10.5B. Top spending categories: Education ($23,175/person), Parks & Recreation ($2,102/person), Police ($1,848/person). Fiscal Health Score: F (32/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $10.5B |
| Per Capita Spending | $56,948 |
| Total Revenue | $6.2B |
| Total Debt | $409.7M |
| Population | 185,118 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 32/100 (F) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$23,175/person
Parks & Recreation$2,102/person
Police$1,848/person
Highways & Roads$702/person
Fire Protection$658/person
Health$377/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.