How Does North Charleston, SC Spend Tax Money?
North Charleston, SC spends $12,917 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.5B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($1,323/person), Parks & Recreation ($987/person), Highways & Roads ($867/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (80/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.5B |
| Per Capita Spending | $12,917 |
| Total Revenue | $2.7B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 115,755 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 80/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$1,323/person
Parks & Recreation$987/person
Highways & Roads$867/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.