How Does Riverside, CA Spend Tax Money?
Riverside, CA spends $188,026 per resident, with total expenditures of $59.4B. Top spending categories: Education ($11,453/person), Police ($10,139/person), Fire Protection ($1,839/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (58/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $59.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $188,026 |
| Total Revenue | $30.8B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 316,076 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 58/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$11,453/person
Police$10,139/person
Fire Protection$1,839/person
Parks & Recreation$1,205/person
Highways & Roads$1,081/person
Health$1,024/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.