How Does Plainfield, NJ Spend Tax Money?
Plainfield, NJ spends $17,286 per resident, with total expenditures of $939.6M. Top spending categories: Health ($383/person), Fire Protection ($340/person), Parks & Recreation ($141/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (56/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $939.6M |
| Per Capita Spending | $17,286 |
| Total Revenue | $246.9M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 54,358 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 56/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Health$383/person
Fire Protection$340/person
Parks & Recreation$141/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.