How Does Lakewood, OH Spend Tax Money?
Lakewood, OH spends $12,545 per resident, with total expenditures of $634.9M. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($687/person), Fire Protection ($472/person), Police ($92/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (59/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $634.9M |
| Per Capita Spending | $12,545 |
| Total Revenue | $716.0M |
| Total Debt | $25.2M |
| Population | 50,605 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 59/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$687/person
Fire Protection$472/person
Police$92/person
Highways & Roads$34/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.