Town government · DeKalb County, AL
Powell's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Powell took in $595 thousand and spent $273 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Powell's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes47%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; motor fuel taxes and 2 more
- Public utility taxes$47 thousand
- Motor fuel taxes$15 thousand
- Tobacco taxes$12 thousand
- Motor vehicle licenses$10 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services33%
What's in fees for servicesGarbage collection
- Garbage collection$195 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money19%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other1.3%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Powell'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; courts and legal services and 1 more
- Police$107 thousand
- Courts and legal services$20 thousand
- Fire protection$4 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology) and government buildings
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$52 thousand
- Government buildings$15 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$31 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesGarbage and solid waste
- Garbage and solid waste$24 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$20 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Powell. 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 Powell 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.