Government budget and revenue in West Jordan, Utah: official figures
West Jordan's city government took in $140.76 million in total revenue in the fiscal year ended 30 June 2022, or $1,208 for each of its 116,530 residents (2022 figure in the finance file); per resident that is the 38th lowest of 731 US cities of 50,000 or more with reported figures in the 2022 Census of Governments.
How much does West Jordan spend and on what?
It spent $131.65 million in the same year, $1,130 per resident, the 47th lowest of 731 US cities of 50,000 or more with reported figures in the 2022 Census of Governments. The largest identified functions were the water utility (13.8%), police (13.3%) and sewerage (11.8%) of the total.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much tax does West Jordan collect per resident?
Taxes raised $52.91 million ($454 per resident, the 28th lowest of 731) in the fiscal year ended 30 June 2022, 38.0% of general revenue, compared with 49.3% for all US city governments combined in 2022.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat taxes does West Jordan rely on?
Of West Jordan's tax revenue in the fiscal year ended 30 June 2022, property tax made up 40.6%, general sales tax 36.6%, selective sales taxes (on utilities, fuel, alcohol, tobacco, hotels and others) 14.9%. Across all US city governments in 2022, property tax made up 48.1% and general sales tax 19.8%; West Jordan's property tax share is the 290th lowest of 730 US cities of 50,000 or more with reported figures in the 2022 Census of Governments.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much federal and state money does West Jordan get?
Payments from other governments made up 13.7% of West Jordan's city government's general revenue in the fiscal year ended 30 June 2022: 7.4% from the federal government ($88 per resident), 4.7% from the state and 1.7% from other local governments. For all US city governments in 2022 the aid share was 24.3%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much does West Jordan raise from fees and utilities?
Fees and charges for services such as sewerage, trash, parks and airports brought in $64.34 million, 46.2% of general revenue (all US city governments in 2022: 20.0%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much does West Jordan spend on police?
West Jordan's city government spent $17.50 million on police in the fiscal year ended 30 June 2022, $150 per resident (the 28th lowest of 731) and 13.3% of its total spending; police took 10.3% of spending across all US city governments in 2022.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much does West Jordan spend on fire protection?
Fire protection cost $10.94 million, $94 per resident, in the fiscal year ended 30 June 2022.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much debt does West Jordan have?
At the end of the fiscal year ended 30 June 2022, West Jordan's city government owed $58.13 million in long-term debt, $499 per resident (the 83rd lowest of 731). During the year it issued no new long-term debt and repaid $4.77 million.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much does West Jordan pay in interest on its debt?
Interest on debt cost $1.04 million in the fiscal year ended 30 June 2022, 0.8% of total spending.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat is the latest budget data for West Jordan?
The Census Bureau imputed 100% of the revenue dollars in West Jordan's 2024 record, so these facts use the 2022 Census of Governments, for which the city reported its figures.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow West Jordan compares with other cities in the United States
City government total revenue per resident, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
West Jordan ranks 694 of 731, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City government total revenue per resident, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 691 | Hesperia | $1,225 |
| 692 | Lakewood | $1,218 |
| 693 | Baldwin Park | $1,217 |
| 694 | West Jordan | $1,208 |
| 695 | Palmdale | $1,206 |
| 696 | Santee | $1,205 |
| 697 | Caldwell | $1,205 |
City government total spending per resident, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
West Jordan ranks 685 of 731, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City government total spending per resident, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 682 | Santee | $1,137 |
| 683 | Santa Clarita | $1,137 |
| 684 | Baldwin Park | $1,133 |
| 685 | West Jordan | $1,130 |
| 686 | Union City | $1,127 |
| 687 | Elk Grove | $1,119 |
| 688 | Moreno Valley | $1,114 |
City taxes collected per resident, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
West Jordan ranks 704 of 731, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City taxes collected per resident, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | Jonesboro | $463 |
| 702 | Yucaipa | $462 |
| 703 | Clarksville | $456 |
| 704 | West Jordan | $454 |
| 705 | Albany | $451 |
| 706 | Wyoming | $444 |
| 707 | Syracuse | $442 |
City spending on police per resident, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
West Jordan ranks 704 of 731, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City spending on police per resident, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | Santa Clarita | $154 |
| 702 | Wellington | $153 |
| 703 | Madison | $151 |
| 704 | West Jordan | $150 |
| 705 | College Station | $149 |
| 706 | Yorba Linda | $149 |
| 707 | Johns Creek | $148 |
City long-term debt outstanding per resident, end of fiscal 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
West Jordan ranks 649 of 731, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City long-term debt outstanding per resident, end of fiscal 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 646 | Gresham | $505 |
| 647 | Overland Park | $504 |
| 648 | Troy | $502 |
| 649 | West Jordan | $499 |
| 650 | Chino Hills | $492 |
| 651 | Columbus | $490 |
| 652 | Brooklyn Park | $488 |
Property tax as a share of city tax revenue, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
West Jordan ranks 441 of 730, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | Property tax as a share of city tax revenue, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 438 | Berkeley | 40.8% |
| 439 | Sherman | 40.7% |
| 440 | Peoria | 40.7% |
| 441 | West Jordan | 40.6% |
| 442 | Hesperia | 40.5% |
| 443 | Montebello | 40.4% |
| 444 | Allentown | 40.4% |
Federal, state and local aid as a share of city general revenue, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
West Jordan ranks 481 of 730, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | Federal, state and local aid as a share of city general revenue, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 478 | National City | 13.8% |
| 479 | Gilroy | 13.8% |
| 480 | Columbus | 13.8% |
| 481 | West Jordan | 13.7% |
| 482 | Eastvale | 13.7% |
| 483 | Bellevue | 13.5% |
| 484 | Grand Prairie | 13.4% |
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2022 Census of Governments: State and Local Government Finances, individual unit files (item amounts for every government, directory with population and fiscal year end, state estimates by type of government), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c8de889f6b33…)
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit files (item amounts for every sampled government, directory with population and fiscal year end, state estimates by type of government), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0967c4d30466…)
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