City government · Atchison County, KS
Lancaster's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Lancaster took in $130 thousand and spent $165 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Lancaster's money comes from county and other local tax money.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Fees for services65%
What's in fees for servicesWater and sewer
- Water$56 thousand
- Sewer$29 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
County and local tax money35%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Lancaster's spending goes to interest on debt.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 1.1%.
Spending by category100%
What's in running the government and other costsGovernment buildings; finance, tax collection and budgeting and 2 more
- Government buildings$31 thousand
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$13 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$13 thousand
- Other and not broken out$12 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply and sewer systems
- Water supply$31 thousand
- Sewer systems$10 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$19 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Lancaster. 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 Lancaster 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.