Village government · Cole County, MO
Wardsville's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Wardsville took in $407 thousand and spent $151 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Wardsville's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Village taxes53%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; motor vehicle licenses and 1 more
- Public utility taxes$86 thousand
- Motor vehicle licenses$7 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$2 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Federal tax money24%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money10%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other13%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Wardsville's spending goes to running the government and other costs.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 22%.
Spending by category100%
What's in running the government and other costsOther and not broken out and central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Other and not broken out$48 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$35 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$41 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice
- Police$27 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Village of Wardsville. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of Village of Wardsville 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.