How Does Baton Rouge, LA Spend Tax Money?
Baton Rouge, LA spends $43,886 per resident, with total expenditures of $9.9B. Top spending categories: Health ($2,058/person), Police ($1,820/person), Fire Protection ($1,140/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (75/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $9.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $43,886 |
| Total Revenue | $19.3B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 225,500 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 75/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Health$2,058/person
Police$1,820/person
Fire Protection$1,140/person
Parks & Recreation$758/person
Highways & Roads$589/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.