City government · Lorain County, OH
Avon Lake's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2023), Avon Lake took in $54.4 million and spent $13.9 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Avon Lake's money comes from a personal income tax.Most U.S. cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people get none.
City taxes51%
What's in other taxesMotor fuel taxes; public utility taxes and 2 more
- Motor fuel taxes$1.6 million
- Public utility taxes$372 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$44 thousand
- Motor vehicle licenses$11 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services46%
What's in fees for servicesWater; sewer and 2 more
- Water$12.7 million
- Sewer$9.2 million
- Other service charges$2.3 million
- Parks and recreation$994 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money1.1%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other2.0%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Avon Lake's spending goes to roads, transit and parking.A typical U.S. city of 10,000 to 50,000 people spends 10%.
Spending by category100%
What's in roads, transit and parkingPublic transit
- Public transit$12.4 million
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Avon Lake. 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 City of Avon Lake 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.