City government · Galveston County, TX
Kemah's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Kemah took in $5.8 million and spent $2.7 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Kemah's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes82%
What's in other taxesOccupation and business licenses; other selective sales taxes and 1 more
- Occupation and business licenses$485 thousand
- Other selective sales taxes$248 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$12 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
State tax money4.2%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other14%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Kemah'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 jailsPolice
- Police$2.7 million
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Kemah. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of City of Kemah 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.