City government · Jefferson County, AL
Irondale's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2023), Irondale took in $37.0 million and spent $29.3 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Irondale's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people get none.
City taxes86%
What's in other taxesOther licenses; public utility taxes and 2 more
- Other licenses$8.5 million
- Public utility taxes$839 thousand
- Tobacco taxes$6 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$5 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services13%
What's in fees for servicesWater and garbage collection
- Water$3.4 million
- Garbage collection$1.6 million
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Fines and other0.7%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Irondale's spending goes to parks, recreation and libraries.A typical U.S. city of 10,000 to 50,000 people spends 5.6%.
Spending by category100%
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsFire protection; police and 1 more
- Fire protection$7.2 million
- Police$4.5 million
- Courts and legal services$354 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesGarbage and solid waste and water supply
- Garbage and solid waste$5.8 million
- Water supply$2.8 million
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation and libraries
- Parks and recreation$5.4 million
- Libraries$810 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology) and government buildings
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$508 thousand
- Government buildings$202 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Irondale. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
What this covers. The money of City of Irondale 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.