How Does St. Petersburg, FL Spend Tax Money?
St. Petersburg, FL spends $21,836 per resident, with total expenditures of $5.7B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($3,795/person), Parks & Recreation ($3,226/person), Health ($308/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (77/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $5.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $21,836 |
| Total Revenue | $8.9B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 259,343 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 77/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$3,795/person
Parks & Recreation$3,226/person
Health$308/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.