County government · Jackson County, IN
Jackson County's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2023), Jackson County took in $392 million and spent $201 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Jackson County's money comes from fees for services such as water, sewer and parking.A typical U.S. county of under 50,000 people gets 8.4%.
County taxes1.4%
What's in other taxesOther taxes not classified elsewhere
- Other taxes not classified elsewhere$138 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services93%
What's in fees for servicesHospital bills
- Hospital bills$365 million
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money0.2%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other5.0%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Jackson County's spending goes to health services and hospitals.A typical U.S. county of under 50,000 people spends 4.8%.
Spending by category100%
What's in health and hospitalsHospitals
- Hospitals$199 million
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsFire protection
- Fire protection$2.0 million
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Jackson County. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
What this covers. The money of Jackson County 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.