County government · Howard County, MO
Howard County's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2023), Howard County took in $2.3 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Howard County's money comes from sales tax.A typical U.S. county of under 50,000 people gets 1.6%.
County taxes85%
What's in other taxesAlcoholic beverage licenses
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$8 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
State tax money15%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Howard County. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
What this covers. The money of Howard County 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.