City government · Meade County, KS
Plains City's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Plains City took in $1.1 million and spent $614 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Plains City's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes53%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes
- Public utility taxes$87 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services39%
What's in fees for servicesWater and sewer
- Water$285 thousand
- Sewer$137 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money7.2%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other0.8%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Plains City's spending goes to water, sewer, trash and other utilities.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 32%.
Spending by category100%
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply; sewer systems and 1 more
- Water supply$220 thousand
- Sewer systems$189 thousand
- Garbage and solid waste$105 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$55 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsCourts and legal services and fire protection
- Courts and legal services$14 thousand
- Fire protection$9 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Plains City. 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 Plains City 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.