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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

Kansas City, KS

Population: 155,438 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)

C
50/100

Average fiscal health — some areas of concern

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)50/100
Debt Burden (20%)50/100
Pension Funding (20%)50/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)50/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)50/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

Compare Cities

See how Kansas City stacks up against another city.

vs Wichita, KSvs Overland Park, KSvs Olathe, KS
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2022). Population from American Community Survey.

Other Cities in Kansas

Wichita, KS

Pop. 396K

A
Total Spending
$3.2B
Per Capita
$7,986

Overland Park, KS

Pop. 197K

A
Total Spending
$1.6B
Per Capita
$8,044

Olathe, KS

Pop. 142K

A
Total Spending
$2.1B
Per Capita
$14,735

Topeka, KS

Pop. 126K

A
Total Spending
$1.8B
Per Capita
$14,435

Compare Kansas City With

Wichita, KS

Spending: $7,986/person · Grade: A

Overland Park, KS

Spending: $8,044/person · Grade: A

Olathe, KS

Spending: $14,735/person · Grade: A

Topeka, KS

Spending: $14,435/person · Grade: A

Frequently Asked Questions

Kansas City, KS spends $0 per resident, based on total expenditures of $0 for a population of 155,438. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of C (50/100).

Kansas City, KS has total expenditures of $0 and total revenue of $0. The city carries $0 in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2022.

Kansas City, KS employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.

Kansas City, KS has a Fiscal Health Score of C (50/100). This score evaluates budget balance, debt burden, pension funding, spending efficiency, revenue diversity, and 3-year fiscal trajectory compared to peer cities of similar population.

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