How Does Springfield, IL Spend Tax Money?
Springfield, IL spends $15,771 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.8B. Top spending categories: Highways & Roads ($1,079/person), Health ($388/person), Parks & Recreation ($325/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (68/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $15,771 |
| Total Revenue | $12.9B |
| Total Debt | $278.8M |
| Population | 114,214 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 68/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Highways & Roads$1,079/person
Health$388/person
Parks & Recreation$325/person
Education$106/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.