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Webster Groves's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended June 30, 2024), Webster Groves took in $29.9 million and spent $137 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Webster Groves' money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people get none.
City taxes77%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; occupation and business licenses and 5 more
- Public utility taxes$3.6 million
- Occupation and business licenses$1.4 million
- Other selective sales taxes$254 thousand
- Motor vehicle licenses$214 thousand
- Public utility licenses$191 thousand
- Tobacco taxes$44 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$22 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services12%
What's in fees for servicesParks and recreation; hospital bills and 2 more
- Parks and recreation$2.3 million
- Hospital bills$811 thousand
- Sewer$406 thousand
- Other service charges$203 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money3.3%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
County and local tax money0.8%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Fines and other6.3%
Where it goes
The Census record for this side looks incomplete, so these figures may be lower than the government's own totals.
Spending by category100%
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Webster Groves. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
What this covers. The money of City of Webster Groves 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.