How Does Bakersfield, CA Spend Tax Money?
Bakersfield, CA spends $11,576 per resident, with total expenditures of $4.7B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($741/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (56/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $4.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $11,576 |
| Total Revenue | $1.6B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 404,321 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 56/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$741/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.