How Does Salem, OR Spend Tax Money?
Salem, OR spends $15,959 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.8B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($899/person), Health ($311/person), Highways & Roads ($285/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (68/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $15,959 |
| Total Revenue | $8.4B |
| Total Debt | $179.1M |
| Population | 175,754 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 68/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$899/person
Health$311/person
Highways & Roads$285/person
Fire Protection$185/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.