City government · McDonough County, IL
Macomb's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended April 30, 2022), Macomb took in $29.6 million and spent $26.7 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Macomb's money comes from taxes other than property, sales and income taxes.A typical U.S. city of 10,000 to 50,000 people gets 6.1%.
City taxes61%
What's in other taxesOther selective sales taxes and public utility taxes
- Other selective sales taxes$7.7 million
- Public utility taxes$7.4 million
Amounts are by Census tax category.
State tax money39%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Macomb's spending goes to running the government and other costs.A typical U.S. city of 10,000 to 50,000 people spends 18%.
Spending by category100%
What's in running the government and other costsGovernment buildings; other and not broken out and 1 more
- Government buildings$14.6 million
- Other and not broken out$4.9 million
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$1.2 million
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply; sewer systems and 1 more
- Water supply$3.0 million
- Sewer systems$1.8 million
- Garbage and solid waste$868 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Macomb. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended April 30, 2022. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of City of Macomb 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.