How Does Spokane, WA Spend Tax Money?
Spokane, WA spends $16,224 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.7B. Top spending categories: Police ($2,475/person), Fire Protection ($1,057/person), Parks & Recreation ($446/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (70/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $16,224 |
| Total Revenue | $3.0B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 227,922 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 70/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$2,475/person
Fire Protection$1,057/person
Parks & Recreation$446/person
Highways & Roads$298/person
Health$8/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.