City government · Marion County, IN
Southport's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Southport took in $855 thousand and spent $434 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Southport's money comes from federal tax money.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes45%
Fees for services11%
What's in fees for servicesWater and parks and recreation
- Water$90 thousand
- Parks and recreation$7 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money23%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money20%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Southport'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
- Police$180 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$137 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$99 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$18 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Southport. 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 Southport 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.