How Does Lincoln, NE Spend Tax Money?
Lincoln, NE spends $11,125 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.2B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($950/person), Fire Protection ($499/person), Health ($317/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (52/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $11,125 |
| Total Revenue | $234.3M |
| Total Debt | $229.0M |
| Population | 290,531 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 52/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$950/person
Fire Protection$499/person
Health$317/person
Highways & Roads$209/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.