How Does Bellingham, WA Spend Tax Money?
Bellingham, WA spends $19,583 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.8B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,350/person), Health ($671/person), Fire Protection ($576/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (65/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $19,583 |
| Total Revenue | $1.9B |
| Total Debt | $26.5M |
| Population | 91,353 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 65/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,350/person
Health$671/person
Fire Protection$576/person
Police$327/person
Highways & Roads$87/person
Education$48/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.