How Does Bethlehem, PA Spend Tax Money?
Bethlehem, PA spends $14,468 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.1B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($1,642/person), Highways & Roads ($668/person), Parks & Recreation ($634/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (88/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $14,468 |
| Total Revenue | $1.9B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 76,555 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 88/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$1,642/person
Highways & Roads$668/person
Parks & Recreation$634/person
Health$187/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.