How Does Topeka, KS Spend Tax Money?
Topeka, KS spends $14,435 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.8B. Top spending categories: Highways & Roads ($353/person), Fire Protection ($190/person), Parks & Recreation ($55/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (87/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $14,435 |
| Total Revenue | $4.7B |
| Total Debt | $3.8M |
| Population | 126,431 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 87/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Highways & Roads$353/person
Fire Protection$190/person
Parks & Recreation$55/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.