Las Vegas, NV
Population: 644,835 (2022) · Large Cities (250K+)
Excellent fiscal health — strong reserves, low debt, well-funded pensions
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Spending data sourced from the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Per-capita comparisons use the Lincoln Institute's Fiscally Standardized Cities methodology for fair cross-city benchmarking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Las Vegas, NV spends $9,085 per resident, based on total expenditures of $5.9B for a population of 644,835. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of A (82/100).
Las Vegas, NV has total expenditures of $5.9B and total revenue of $5.3B. The city carries $0 in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.
Las Vegas, NV employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.
Las Vegas, NV has a Fiscal Health Score of A (82/100). 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.