How Does Tucson, AZ Spend Tax Money?
Tucson, AZ spends $15,759 per resident, with total expenditures of $8.5B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,229/person), Fire Protection ($330/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (55/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $8.5B |
| Per Capita Spending | $15,759 |
| Total Revenue | $12.6B |
| Total Debt | $833.1M |
| Population | 541,033 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 55/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,229/person
Fire Protection$330/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.