How Does Rapid City, SD Spend Tax Money?
Rapid City, SD spends $12,828 per resident, with total expenditures of $970.2M. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($2,308/person), Health ($446/person), Highways & Roads ($158/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (90/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $970.2M |
| Per Capita Spending | $12,828 |
| Total Revenue | $2.2B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 75,632 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 90/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$2,308/person
Health$446/person
Highways & Roads$158/person
Fire Protection$93/person
Education$67/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.