Town government · Houston County, AL
Gordon's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Gordon took in $270 thousand and spent $62 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Gordon's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes36%
Fees for services36%
What's in fees for servicesWater
- Water$96 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money29%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Gordon'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$40 thousand
- Courts and legal services$8 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Gordon. 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 Gordon 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.