Town government · Braxton County, WV
Flatwoods's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended June 30, 2022), Flatwoods took in $230 thousand and spent $100 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Flatwoods' money comes from federal tax money.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes15%
What's in other taxesOccupation and business licenses and other licenses
- Occupation and business licenses$13 thousand
- Other licenses$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Federal tax money36%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money30%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other20%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Flatwoods' 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 running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$49 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice
- Police$45 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$4 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$2 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Flatwoods. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of Town of Flatwoods 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.