How Does Providence, RI Spend Tax Money?
Providence, RI spends $50,124 per resident, with total expenditures of $9.5B. Top spending categories: Education ($29,047/person), Parks & Recreation ($653/person), Highways & Roads ($605/person). Fiscal Health Score: F (32/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $9.5B |
| Per Capita Spending | $50,124 |
| Total Revenue | $7.3B |
| Total Debt | $315.7M |
| Population | 189,715 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 32/100 (F) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$29,047/person
Parks & Recreation$653/person
Highways & Roads$605/person
Fire Protection$455/person
Health$219/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.