How Does St. Louis, MO Spend Tax Money?
St. Louis, MO spends $17,927 per resident, with total expenditures of $5.3B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,053/person), Highways & Roads ($772/person), Fire Protection ($677/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (75/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $5.3B |
| Per Capita Spending | $17,927 |
| Total Revenue | $4.3B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 298,018 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 75/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,053/person
Highways & Roads$772/person
Fire Protection$677/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.