How Does Boulder, CO Spend Tax Money?
Boulder, CO spends $39,636 per resident, with total expenditures of $4.2B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($2,590/person), Parks & Recreation ($1,678/person), Highways & Roads ($255/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (43/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $4.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $39,636 |
| Total Revenue | $2.8B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 106,598 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 43/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$2,590/person
Parks & Recreation$1,678/person
Highways & Roads$255/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.