How Does Rocky Mount, NC Spend Tax Money?
Rocky Mount, NC spends $16,708 per resident, with total expenditures of $906.6M. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($2,203/person), Highways & Roads ($76/person), Fire Protection ($65/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (56/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $906.6M |
| Per Capita Spending | $16,708 |
| Total Revenue | $427.5M |
| Total Debt | $1.5M |
| Population | 54,260 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 56/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$2,203/person
Highways & Roads$76/person
Fire Protection$65/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.