Town government · Houston County, AL
Columbia's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Columbia took in $900 thousand and spent $692 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Columbia's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes62%
What's in other taxesTobacco taxes; public utility taxes and 4 more
- Tobacco taxes$95 thousand
- Public utility taxes$36 thousand
- Motor fuel taxes$10 thousand
- Motor vehicle licenses$9 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$8 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$5 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services21%
What's in fees for servicesWater and sewer
- Water$150 thousand
- Sewer$35 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
County and local tax money17%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Fines and other0.4%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Columbia's spending goes to police, fire, courts and jails.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 11%.
Spending by category100%
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply; garbage and solid waste and 1 more
- Water supply$150 thousand
- Garbage and solid waste$85 thousand
- Sewer systems$35 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and fire protection
- Police$150 thousand
- Fire protection$50 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$154 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$25 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Columbia. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of Town of Columbia itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.