City government · Lee County, AL
Smiths Station's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year, Smiths Station took in $2.6 million and spent $1.7 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Smiths Station's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes65%
What's in other taxesOther taxes not classified elsewhere; motor fuel taxes and 2 more
- Other taxes not classified elsewhere$599 thousand
- Motor fuel taxes$205 thousand
- Other selective sales taxes$64 thousand
- Tobacco taxes$16 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services18%
What's in fees for servicesOther service charges and parks and recreation
- Other service charges$428 thousand
- Parks and recreation$27 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money15%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other2.0%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Smiths Station'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 roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$748 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesGarbage and solid waste
- Garbage and solid waste$358 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$315 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsFinance, tax collection and budgeting
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$296 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Smiths Station. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of City of Smiths Station 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.