How Does Lakeland, FL Spend Tax Money?
Lakeland, FL spends $30,153 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.4B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($13,064/person), Parks & Recreation ($2,449/person), Health ($346/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (65/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $30,153 |
| Total Revenue | $6.1B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 114,404 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 65/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$13,064/person
Parks & Recreation$2,449/person
Health$346/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.