City government · Winkler County, TX
Kermit's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Kermit took in $7.9 million and spent $4.8 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Kermit's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes38%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; occupation and business licenses and 1 more
- Public utility taxes$255 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$253 thousand
- Other licenses$253 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services61%
What's in fees for servicesWater; garbage collection and 1 more
- Water$3.1 million
- Garbage collection$1.4 million
- Other service charges$379 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Fines and other1.0%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Kermit'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$4.4 million
What's in sent to other local governmentsSent to the state government
- Sent to the state government$357 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Kermit. 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 Kermit 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.