How Does Salt Lake City, UT Spend Tax Money?
Salt Lake City, UT spends $25,335 per resident, with total expenditures of $5.1B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,879/person), Health ($1,244/person), Highways & Roads ($536/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (52/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $5.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $25,335 |
| Total Revenue | $36.6B |
| Total Debt | $324.0M |
| Population | 201,269 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 52/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,879/person
Health$1,244/person
Highways & Roads$536/person
Fire Protection$499/person
Education$90/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.