Village government · Avoyelles Parish, LA
Hessmer's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended August 31, 2021), Hessmer took in $741 thousand and spent $723 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Hessmer's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Village taxes32%
What's in other taxesOccupation and business licenses; public utility taxes and 1 more
- Occupation and business licenses$48 thousand
- Public utility taxes$46 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$4 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services59%
What's in fees for servicesWater and sewer
- Water$378 thousand
- Sewer$59 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money1.9%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other7.4%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Hessmer'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 water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply and sewer systems
- Water supply$233 thousand
- Sewer systems$76 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and fire protection
- Police$210 thousand
- Fire protection$44 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$84 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$29 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$13 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Village of Hessmer. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended August 31, 2021. Most of this government's figures were estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau from a sample; the government did not report them itself. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of Village of Hessmer 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.