Town government · Covington County, AL
Gantt's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Gantt took in $190 thousand and spent $71 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Gantt's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes72%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; alcoholic beverage taxes and 2 more
- Public utility taxes$26 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$13 thousand
- Motor fuel taxes$2 thousand
- Tobacco taxes$2 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services14%
What's in fees for servicesElectric power
- Electric power$26 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money14%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other1.1%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Gantt'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 police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and courts and legal services
- Police$60 thousand
- Courts and legal services$5 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsGovernment buildings
- Government buildings$5 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingPublic transit
- Public transit$1 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Gantt. 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 Gantt 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.