How Does Thornton, CO Spend Tax Money?
Thornton, CO spends $14,462 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.1B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,969/person), Fire Protection ($427/person), Highways & Roads ($411/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (54/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $14,462 |
| Total Revenue | $2.5B |
| Total Debt | $173.1M |
| Population | 141,799 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 54/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,969/person
Fire Protection$427/person
Highways & Roads$411/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.