County government · Westmoreland County, VA
Westmoreland County's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended June 30, 2024), Westmoreland County took in $61.6 million and spent $71.6 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Westmoreland County's money comes from property tax.A typical U.S. county of under 50,000 people gets 28%.
County taxes50%
What's in other taxesMotor vehicle licenses; other licenses and 4 more
- Motor vehicle licenses$839 thousand
- Other licenses$502 thousand
- Other selective sales taxes$392 thousand
- Public utility taxes$377 thousand
- Real estate and stock transfer taxes$305 thousand
- Tobacco taxes$147 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services11%
What's in fees for servicesWater; other service charges and 4 more
- Water$4.4 million
- Other service charges$1.6 million
- Garbage collection$562 thousand
- School lunches$60 thousand
- Other school charges$43 thousand
- Parks and recreation$5 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money0.1%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money33%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Local tax money1.0%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Fines and other5.0%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Westmoreland County's spending goes to schools and colleges.Most U.S. counties of under 50,000 people spend nothing on this.
Spending by category100%
What's in schools and collegesElementary and secondary schools
- Elementary and secondary schools$35.6 million
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice; fire protection and 3 more
- Police$5.3 million
- Fire protection$3.7 million
- Prisons and jails$3.1 million
- Courts and legal services$1.2 million
- Inspections and regulation$338 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsOther and not broken out; government buildings and 2 more
- Other and not broken out$6.1 million
- Government buildings$1.5 million
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$832 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$119 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesGarbage and solid waste and water supply
- Garbage and solid waste$3.0 million
- Water supply$2.8 million
What's in social servicesOther public welfare
- Other public welfare$4.6 million
What's in parks, recreation and librariesLibraries and parks and recreation
- Libraries$616 thousand
- Parks and recreation$48 thousand
What's in interest on debtInterest on general debt and interest on water supply debt
- Interest on general debt$349 thousand
- Interest on water supply debt$289 thousand
What's in sent to other local governmentsSent to local governments: other and not broken out
- Sent to local governments: other and not broken out$492 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$471 thousand
What's in health and hospitalsPublic health
- Public health$310 thousand
What's in environment and natural resourcesNatural resources, farming and conservation
- Natural resources, farming and conservation$74 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Westmoreland County. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
What this covers. The money of Westmoreland County 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.