City government · Upshur County, TX
Ore City's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Ore City took in $487 thousand and spent $305 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Ore City's money comes from property tax.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people gets 15%.
City taxes63%
Fees for services37%
What's in fees for servicesWater
- Water$180 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Ore City'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 and fire protection
- Police$272 thousand
- Fire protection$8 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesSewer systems
- Sewer systems$25 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Ore City. 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 Ore City 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.