City government · Whatcom County, WA
Nooksack's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Nooksack took in $1.8 million and spent $1.3 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Nooksack's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes41%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; real estate and stock transfer taxes and 2 more
- Public utility taxes$170 thousand
- Real estate and stock transfer taxes$129 thousand
- Other licenses$15 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$2 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services37%
What's in fees for servicesSewer; water and 1 more
- Sewer$363 thousand
- Water$280 thousand
- Other service charges$12 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money22%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other0.6%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Nooksack'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 water, sewer, trash and utilitiesSewer systems and water supply
- Sewer systems$344 thousand
- Water supply$240 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsFinance, tax collection and budgeting; central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology) and 2 more
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$139 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$85 thousand
- Other and not broken out$63 thousand
- Government buildings$10 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and fire protection
- Police$225 thousand
- Fire protection$26 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$117 thousand
What's in interest on debtInterest on general debt and interest on water supply debt
- Interest on general debt$27 thousand
- Interest on water supply debt$1 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$16 thousand
What's in health and hospitalsPublic health
- Public health$1 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Nooksack. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of City of Nooksack 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.