Town government · Monroe County, MS
Smithville's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Smithville took in $712 thousand and spent $147 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Smithville's money comes from federal tax money.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes17%
What's in other taxesOther selective sales taxes and public utility taxes
- Other selective sales taxes$6 thousand
- Public utility taxes$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services54%
What's in fees for servicesWater; sewer and 1 more
- Water$261 thousand
- Sewer$79 thousand
- Garbage collection$48 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money25%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other2.7%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Smithville'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 and courts and legal services
- Police$75 thousand
- Courts and legal services$4 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsFinance, tax collection and budgeting and central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$59 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$9 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Smithville. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of Town of Smithville 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.