City government · Bates County, MO
Butler's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended March 31, 2022), Butler took in $7.2 million and spent $2.6 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Butler's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes15%
Fees for services81%
What's in fees for servicesElectric power; water and 1 more
- Electric power$4.6 million
- Water$1.2 million
- Airport$25 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money2.8%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other0.6%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Butler'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; fire protection and 1 more
- Police$1.0 million
- Fire protection$190 thousand
- Courts and legal services$40 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingAirports
- Airports$850 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$200 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesElectric power; sewer systems and 1 more
- Electric power$90 thousand
- Sewer systems$45 thousand
- Water supply$45 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Butler. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of City of Butler 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.