How Does Lakewood, CO Spend Tax Money?
Lakewood, CO spends $10,295 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.6B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($2,250/person), Fire Protection ($205/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (56/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $10,295 |
| Total Revenue | $199.2M |
| Total Debt | $182K |
| Population | 156,149 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 56/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$2,250/person
Fire Protection$205/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.