How Does Surprise, AZ Spend Tax Money?
Surprise, AZ spends $14,436 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.1B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($2,032/person), Fire Protection ($870/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (59/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $14,436 |
| Total Revenue | $502.8M |
| Total Debt | $45.0M |
| Population | 145,591 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 59/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$2,032/person
Fire Protection$870/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.