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

Greeley, CO

Population: 107,949 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)

D
42/100

Below average — significant fiscal challenges in multiple areas

Total Spending
$1.9B
Per Capita
$17,366
Total Revenue
$1.5B
Total Debt
$134.6M

Spending Breakdown

Other
31.2%$584.9M
Utilities
25.0%$468.6M
Housing & Community Development
17.5%$328.9M
Parks & Recreation
10.6%$197.8M
Interest on Debt
5.1%$96.4M
Hospitals
4.2%$79.1M
Public Welfare
4.1%$76.9M
Highways & Roads
1.7%$31.5M
Sewerage
0.6%$10.5M
Education
0.0%$102K

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

Property Tax
0.6%$8.6M
Sales Tax
6.9%$106.1M
Intergovernmental
76.5%$1.2B
Charges & Fees
37.2%$573.0M
Other
14.5%$223.4M

Per Capita Spending by Department

Highways & Roads$291/person
Parks & Recreation$1,832/person
Education$1/person

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)42/100
Debt Burden (20%)0/100
Pension Funding (20%)76/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)77/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)0/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

Debt Overview

Total Debt$134.6M
Long-Term Debt$225.9M
Debt Per Capita$1,247
Cash & Securities$38.9M

Compare Cities

See how Greeley stacks up against another city.

vs Denver, COvs Colorado Springs, COvs Aurora, CO
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023). Population from American Community Survey.

Other Cities in Colorado

Denver, CO

Pop. 711K

C
Total Spending
$23.9B
Per Capita
$33,582

Colorado Springs, CO

Pop. 480K

C
Total Spending
$6.3B
Per Capita
$13,222

Aurora, CO

Pop. 387K

B
Total Spending
$6.7B
Per Capita
$17,400

Fort Collins, CO

Pop. 169K

D
Total Spending
$4.4B
Per Capita
$26,163

Compare Greeley With

Denver, CO

Spending: $33,582/person · Grade: C

Colorado Springs, CO

Spending: $13,222/person · Grade: C

Aurora, CO

Spending: $17,400/person · Grade: B

Fort Collins, CO

Spending: $26,163/person · Grade: D

Frequently Asked Questions

Greeley, CO spends $17,366 per resident, based on total expenditures of $1.9B for a population of 107,949. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of D (42/100).

Greeley, CO has total expenditures of $1.9B and total revenue of $1.5B. The city carries $134.6M in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.

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

Greeley, CO has a Fiscal Health Score of D (42/100). 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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