Town government · Blount County, AL
Locust Fork's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Locust Fork took in $709 thousand and spent $531 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Locust Fork's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes77%
What's in other taxesMotor fuel taxes; public utility taxes and 3 more
- Motor fuel taxes$27 thousand
- Public utility taxes$27 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$19 thousand
- Tobacco taxes$9 thousand
- Motor vehicle licenses$3 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
County and local tax money20%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Fines and other3.0%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Locust Fork's spending goes to roads, transit and parking.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 10%.
Spending by category100%
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$182 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways and toll roads and bridges
- Roads and highways$142 thousand
- Toll roads and bridges$19 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsFire protection and courts and legal services
- Fire protection$123 thousand
- Courts and legal services$11 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$54 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Locust Fork. 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 Locust Fork 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.