How Does Wichita, KS Spend Tax Money?
Wichita, KS spends $7,986 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.2B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($874/person), Health ($254/person), Fire Protection ($152/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (90/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $7,986 |
| Total Revenue | $10.7B |
| Total Debt | $52.2M |
| Population | 395,951 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 90/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$874/person
Health$254/person
Fire Protection$152/person
Highways & Roads$126/person
Education$2/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.