How Does Tempe, AZ Spend Tax Money?
Tempe, AZ spends $22,717 per resident, with total expenditures of $4.1B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($996/person), Highways & Roads ($603/person), Fire Protection ($425/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (81/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $4.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $22,717 |
| Total Revenue | $10.2B |
| Total Debt | $86.4M |
| Population | 181,005 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 81/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$996/person
Highways & Roads$603/person
Fire Protection$425/person
Health$189/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.