City government · Owen County, KY
Owenton's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended June 30, 2022), Owenton took in $1.5 million and spent $1.0 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Owenton's money comes from a personal income tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes48%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes and other licenses
- Public utility taxes$77 thousand
- Other licenses$30 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services4.0%
What's in fees for servicesOther service charges
- Other service charges$59 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money33%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other16%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Owenton'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 running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$486 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and fire protection
- Police$349 thousand
- Fire protection$16 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$128 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Owenton. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 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 Owenton 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.