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

Eugene, OR

Population: 176,755 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)

C
56/100

Average fiscal health — some areas of concern

Total Spending
$2.9B
Per Capita
$16,408
Total Revenue
$3.4B
Total Debt
$286.9M

Spending Breakdown

Other
31.3%$906.4M
Housing & Community Development
24.9%$722.5M
Utilities
10.2%$295.8M
Parks & Recreation
9.7%$280.2M
Health
5.7%$165.0M
Public Welfare
5.2%$152.2M
Sewerage
4.1%$118.6M
Hospitals
4.1%$118.3M
Highways & Roads
3.0%$86.8M
Fire Protection
1.9%$54.5M

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
3.8%$126.7M
Intergovernmental
4.9%$164.5M
Charges & Fees
13.1%$440.6M
Other
27.7%$929.8M

Per Capita Spending by Department

Fire Protection$308/person
Highways & Roads$491/person
Parks & Recreation$1,585/person
Health$933/person

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)54/100
Debt Burden (20%)0/100
Pension Funding (20%)76/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)83/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)100/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

Debt Overview

Total Debt$286.9M
Long-Term Debt$129.2M
Debt Per Capita$1,623
Cash & Securities$22.7M

Compare Cities

See how Eugene stacks up against another city.

vs Portland, ORvs Salem, ORvs Gresham, OR
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023). Population from American Community Survey.

Other Cities in Oregon

Portland, OR

Pop. 646K

C
Total Spending
$15.3B
Per Capita
$23,675

Salem, OR

Pop. 176K

B
Total Spending
$2.8B
Per Capita
$15,959

Gresham, OR

Pop. 114K

D
Total Spending
$1.2B
Per Capita
$10,840

Hillsboro, OR

Pop. 107K

D
Total Spending
$2.0B
Per Capita
$18,698

Compare Eugene With

Portland, OR

Spending: $23,675/person · Grade: C

Salem, OR

Spending: $15,959/person · Grade: B

Gresham, OR

Spending: $10,840/person · Grade: D

Hillsboro, OR

Spending: $18,698/person · Grade: D

Frequently Asked Questions

Eugene, OR spends $16,408 per resident, based on total expenditures of $2.9B for a population of 176,755. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of C (56/100).

Eugene, OR has total expenditures of $2.9B and total revenue of $3.4B. The city carries $286.9M in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.

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

Eugene, OR has a Fiscal Health Score of C (56/100). 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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