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

South Fulton, GA

Population: 107,865 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)

D
48/100

Below average — significant fiscal challenges in multiple areas

Total Spending
$2.5B
Per Capita
$23,211
Total Revenue
$44.9M
Total Debt
$0

Spending Breakdown

Other
57.2%$1.4B
Utilities
17.6%$440.9M
Housing & Community Development
10.8%$270.9M
Public Welfare
5.4%$135.1M
Parks & Recreation
4.2%$106.2M
Fire Protection
2.0%$49.2M
Hospitals
1.6%$41.1M
Education
0.6%$14.9M
Highways & Roads
0.6%$13.9M

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.

Revenue Sources

Property Tax
8.6%$3.8M
Sales Tax
88.7%$39.8M
Income Tax
392.7%$176.3M
Intergovernmental
100.0%$44.9M
Charges & Fees
390.3%$175.2M
Other
1390.3%$624.0M

Per Capita Spending by Department

Fire Protection$456/person
Highways & Roads$129/person
Parks & Recreation$985/person
Education$138/person

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)6/100
Debt Burden (20%)100/100
Pension Funding (20%)76/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)42/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)0/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023). Population from American Community Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

South Fulton, GA spends $23,211 per resident, based on total expenditures of $2.5B for a population of 107,865. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of D (48/100).

South Fulton, GA has total expenditures of $2.5B and total revenue of $44.9M. The city carries $0 in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.

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

South Fulton, GA has a Fiscal Health Score of D (48/100). 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.