How Does San Bernardino, CA Spend Tax Money?
San Bernardino, CA spends $238,232 per resident, with total expenditures of $52.7B. Top spending categories: Education ($16,259/person), Police ($14,631/person), Fire Protection ($3,342/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (40/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $52.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $238,232 |
| Total Revenue | $8.2B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 221,041 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 40/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$16,259/person
Police$14,631/person
Fire Protection$3,342/person
Highways & Roads$2,504/person
Parks & Recreation$1,551/person
Health$951/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.