How Does Waterloo, IA Spend Tax Money?
Waterloo, IA spends $17,802 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.2B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,325/person), Health ($431/person), Fire Protection ($223/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (71/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $17,802 |
| Total Revenue | $1.6B |
| Total Debt | $40.7M |
| Population | 67,256 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 71/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,325/person
Health$431/person
Fire Protection$223/person
Highways & Roads$108/person
Education$10/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.