Town government · Jefferson County, AL
West Jefferson's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), West Jefferson took in $1.7 million and spent $494 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of West Jefferson's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes15%
Fees for services81%
What's in fees for servicesWater and gas
- Water$1.2 million
- Gas$235 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
County and local tax money3.4%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Where it goes
What stands out
of West Jefferson's spending goes to water, sewer, trash and other utilities.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 32%.
Spending by category100%
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply
- Water supply$453 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$12 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of West Jefferson. 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 West Jefferson 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.