City government · Lincoln County, MO
Winfield's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Winfield took in $1.0 million and spent $955 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Winfield's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes27%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; occupation and business licenses and 1 more
- Public utility taxes$6 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$3 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services58%
What's in fees for servicesSewer; water and 2 more
- Sewer$297 thousand
- Water$157 thousand
- Garbage collection$130 thousand
- Parks and recreation$4 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money15%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Winfield's spending goes to interest on debt.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 1.1%.
Spending by category100%
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply; garbage and solid waste and 1 more
- Water supply$248 thousand
- Garbage and solid waste$244 thousand
- Sewer systems$56 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsOther and not broken out and government buildings
- Other and not broken out$182 thousand
- Government buildings$8 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsCourts and legal services
- Courts and legal services$24 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Winfield. 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 City of Winfield 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.