Town government · Covington County, AL
River Falls's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), River Falls took in $592 thousand and spent $489 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of River Falls' money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes57%
What's in other taxesOther licenses; motor fuel taxes and 1 more
- Other licenses$61 thousand
- Motor fuel taxes$16 thousand
- Public utility taxes$5 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services22%
What's in fees for servicesWater
- Water$131 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money11%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other11%
Where it goes
What stands out
of River Falls' 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 water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply
- Water supply$180 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$155 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and courts and legal services
- Police$91 thousand
- Courts and legal services$35 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of River Falls. 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 River Falls 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.