How Does Waterbury, CT Spend Tax Money?
Waterbury, CT spends $55,426 per resident, with total expenditures of $6.3B. Top spending categories: Education ($33,920/person), Fire Protection ($2,439/person), Health ($173/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (41/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $6.3B |
| Per Capita Spending | $55,426 |
| Total Revenue | $4.8B |
| Total Debt | $12.3M |
| Population | 114,480 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 41/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$33,920/person
Fire Protection$2,439/person
Health$173/person
Parks & Recreation$161/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.