How Does Springfield, MO Spend Tax Money?
Springfield, MO spends $15,703 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.7B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($2,552/person), Education ($1,123/person), Highways & Roads ($487/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (82/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $15,703 |
| Total Revenue | $6.2B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 168,873 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 82/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$2,552/person
Education$1,123/person
Highways & Roads$487/person
Fire Protection$68/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.