How Does Waco, TX Spend Tax Money?
Waco, TX spends $17,963 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.5B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($2,286/person), Highways & Roads ($358/person), Health ($303/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (68/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.5B |
| Per Capita Spending | $17,963 |
| Total Revenue | $18.7B |
| Total Debt | $141.1M |
| Population | 140,545 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 68/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$2,286/person
Highways & Roads$358/person
Health$303/person
Fire Protection$173/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.