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Rock Hill's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended March 31, 2024), Rock Hill took in $8.8 million and spent $6.3 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Rock Hill's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes88%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; other selective sales taxes and 5 more
- Public utility taxes$974 thousand
- Other selective sales taxes$361 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$193 thousand
- Other licenses$32 thousand
- Tobacco taxes$23 thousand
- Motor vehicle licenses$20 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$10 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services0.3%
What's in fees for servicesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$28 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money7.2%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other4.9%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Rock Hill'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 jailsFire protection; police and 1 more
- Fire protection$1.9 million
- Police$1.4 million
- Courts and legal services$99 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$889 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$652 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$615 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Rock Hill. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
What this covers. The money of City of Rock Hill 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.