How Does Roanoke, VA Spend Tax Money?
Roanoke, VA spends $38,513 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.8B. Top spending categories: Education ($18,609/person), Police ($1,543/person), Highways & Roads ($1,357/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (59/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $38,513 |
| Total Revenue | $1.8B |
| Total Debt | $722K |
| Population | 99,213 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 59/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$18,609/person
Police$1,543/person
Highways & Roads$1,357/person
Parks & Recreation$950/person
Health$573/person
Fire Protection$235/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.