How Does Waukesha, WI Spend Tax Money?
Waukesha, WI spends $38,315 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.7B. Top spending categories: Police ($2,927/person), Parks & Recreation ($1,677/person), Highways & Roads ($1,204/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (53/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $38,315 |
| Total Revenue | $851.5M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 70,945 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 53/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$2,927/person
Parks & Recreation$1,677/person
Highways & Roads$1,204/person
Fire Protection$856/person
Health$523/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.