How Does Lake Charles, LA Spend Tax Money?
Lake Charles, LA spends $12,552 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.0B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($737/person), Fire Protection ($240/person), Highways & Roads ($204/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (73/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.0B |
| Per Capita Spending | $12,552 |
| Total Revenue | $533.9M |
| Total Debt | $322K |
| Population | 82,430 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 73/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$737/person
Fire Protection$240/person
Highways & Roads$204/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.