How Does Lawrence, KS Spend Tax Money?
Lawrence, KS spends $50,571 per resident, with total expenditures of $4.8B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,334/person), Fire Protection ($701/person), Health ($528/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (40/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $4.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $50,571 |
| Total Revenue | $4.0B |
| Total Debt | $141.4M |
| Population | 95,103 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 40/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,334/person
Fire Protection$701/person
Health$528/person
Highways & Roads$152/person
Education$50/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.