How Does Philadelphia, PA Spend Tax Money?
Philadelphia, PA spends $56,272 per resident, with total expenditures of $89.7B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($7,082/person), Police ($1,505/person), Highways & Roads ($1,215/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (45/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $89.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $56,272 |
| Total Revenue | $64.4B |
| Total Debt | $1.7B |
| Population | 1,593,208 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 45/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$7,082/person
Police$1,505/person
Highways & Roads$1,215/person
Parks & Recreation$593/person
Health$229/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.