How Does Lakewood, WA Spend Tax Money?
Lakewood, WA spends $7,399 per resident, with total expenditures of $467.2M. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($293/person), Parks & Recreation ($223/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (66/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $467.2M |
| Per Capita Spending | $7,399 |
| Total Revenue | $270.2M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 63,142 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 66/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$293/person
Parks & Recreation$223/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.