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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

Cheyenne, WY

Population: 64,795 (2022) · Small Cities (50K–100K)

D
40/100

Below average — significant fiscal challenges in multiple areas

Total Spending
$1.1B
Per Capita
$16,585
Total Revenue
$687.1M
Total Debt
$54.5M

Spending Breakdown

Other
32.1%$344.7M
Utilities
24.7%$265.8M
Housing & Community Development
14.3%$153.5M
Public Welfare
11.6%$125.1M
Parks & Recreation
10.2%$109.7M
Highways & Roads
2.1%$22.4M
Sewerage
1.5%$16.1M
Hospitals
1.5%$15.8M
Fire Protection
1.4%$14.6M
Education
0.4%$4.3M
Police
0.3%$2.7M

Spending data sourced from the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Per-capita comparisons use the Lincoln Institute's Fiscally Standardized Cities methodology for fair cross-city benchmarking.

Revenue Sources

Sales Tax
8.1%$55.9M
Income Tax
29.1%$199.7M
Intergovernmental
1.3%$8.8M
Charges & Fees
47.3%$324.8M
Other
26.8%$184.2M

Per Capita Spending by Department

Police$42/person
Fire Protection$225/person
Highways & Roads$345/person
Parks & Recreation$1,693/person
Education$67/person

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)22/100
Debt Burden (20%)0/100
Pension Funding (20%)76/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)73/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)32/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

Debt Overview

Total Debt$54.5M
Long-Term Debt$31.3M
Debt Per Capita$840
Cash & Securities$12.0M

Compare Cities

See how Cheyenne stacks up against another city.

vs Casper, WY
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023). Population from American Community Survey.

Other Cities in Wyoming

Casper, WY

Pop. 59K

C
Total Spending
$1.0B
Per Capita
$17,532

Compare Cheyenne With

Casper, WY

Spending: $17,532/person · Grade: C

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheyenne, WY spends $16,585 per resident, based on total expenditures of $1.1B for a population of 64,795. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of D (40/100).

Cheyenne, WY has total expenditures of $1.1B and total revenue of $687.1M. The city carries $54.5M in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.

Cheyenne, WY employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.

Cheyenne, WY has a Fiscal Health Score of D (40/100). This score evaluates budget balance, debt burden, pension funding, spending efficiency, revenue diversity, and 3-year fiscal trajectory compared to peer cities of similar population.

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