City government · Madison County, GA
Comer's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Comer took in $1.7 million and spent $1.2 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Comer's money comes from county and other local tax money.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes24%
What's in other taxesInsurance premium taxes; public utility taxes and 3 more
- Insurance premium taxes$104 thousand
- Public utility taxes$69 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$27 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$14 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$6 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services30%
What's in fees for servicesSewer; water and 1 more
- Sewer$295 thousand
- Water$124 thousand
- Garbage collection$94 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money14%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
County and local tax money24%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Fines and other8.0%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Comer'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 water, sewer, trash and utilitiesSewer systems; water supply and 1 more
- Sewer systems$164 thousand
- Water supply$160 thousand
- Garbage and solid waste$103 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$309 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and fire protection
- Police$215 thousand
- Fire protection$34 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$211 thousand
What's in interest on debtInterest on general debt and interest on water supply debt
- Interest on general debt$11 thousand
- Interest on water supply debt$11 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Comer. 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 Comer 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.