How Does Lancaster, PA Spend Tax Money?
Lancaster, PA spends $51,351 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.0B. Top spending categories: Police ($5,263/person), Fire Protection ($4,067/person), Highways & Roads ($500/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (51/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.0B |
| Per Capita Spending | $51,351 |
| Total Revenue | $1.4B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 57,970 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 51/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$5,263/person
Fire Protection$4,067/person
Highways & Roads$500/person
Health$417/person
Parks & Recreation$278/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.