How Does Phoenix, AZ Spend Tax Money?
Phoenix, AZ spends $15,793 per resident, with total expenditures of $25.4B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($652/person), Health ($258/person), Education ($214/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (67/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $25.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $15,793 |
| Total Revenue | $81.6B |
| Total Debt | $1.9B |
| Population | 1,609,456 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 67/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$652/person
Health$258/person
Education$214/person
Fire Protection$170/person
Highways & Roads$86/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.