How Does Grand Junction, CO Spend Tax Money?
Grand Junction, CO spends $21,998 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.5B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($2,563/person), Parks & Recreation ($2,201/person), Highways & Roads ($516/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (43/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.5B |
| Per Capita Spending | $21,998 |
| Total Revenue | $1.5B |
| Total Debt | $99.7M |
| Population | 65,918 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 43/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$2,563/person
Parks & Recreation$2,201/person
Highways & Roads$516/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.