South Fulton, GA
Population: 107,865 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K-250K)
Below average, significant fiscal challenges in multiple areas
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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
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.
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