City government · Sharp County, AR
Highland's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Highland took in $1.6 million and spent $900 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Highland's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes39%
What's in other taxesOccupation and business licenses; other licenses and 2 more
- Occupation and business licenses$5 thousand
- Other licenses$4 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$1 thousand
- Other taxes not classified elsewhere$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services19%
What's in fees for servicesSewer and other service charges
- Sewer$307 thousand
- Other service charges$7 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money20%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
County and local tax money11%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Fines and other10%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Highland'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; fire protection and 1 more
- Police$258 thousand
- Fire protection$219 thousand
- Inspections and regulation$7 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesSewer systems and garbage and solid waste
- Sewer systems$206 thousand
- Garbage and solid waste$162 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Highland. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of City of Highland 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.