How Does Sarasota, FL Spend Tax Money?
Sarasota, FL spends $168,190 per resident, with total expenditures of $9.3B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($9,073/person), Police ($6,757/person), Parks & Recreation ($6,077/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (53/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $9.3B |
| Per Capita Spending | $168,190 |
| Total Revenue | $6.8B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 55,508 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 53/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$9,073/person
Police$6,757/person
Parks & Recreation$6,077/person
Health$2,284/person
Highways & Roads$255/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.