How Does Laredo, TX Spend Tax Money?
Laredo, TX spends $16,559 per resident, with total expenditures of $4.2B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,577/person), Fire Protection ($172/person), Health ($151/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (85/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $4.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $16,559 |
| Total Revenue | $8.7B |
| Total Debt | $177.2M |
| Population | 255,293 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 85/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,577/person
Fire Protection$172/person
Health$151/person
Education$26/person
Highways & Roads$23/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.