Town government · Braxton County, WV
Sutton's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended June 30, 2022), Sutton took in $582 thousand and spent $299 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Sutton's money comes from federal tax money.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes33%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; occupation and business licenses and 3 more
- Public utility taxes$57 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$40 thousand
- Other selective sales taxes$3 thousand
- Other licenses$2 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services6.2%
What's in fees for servicesGarbage collection and other service charges
- Garbage collection$30 thousand
- Other service charges$6 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money46%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money0.7%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other14%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Sutton's spending goes to running the government and other costs.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 22%.
Spending by category100%
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$135 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice
- Police$76 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesGarbage and solid waste
- Garbage and solid waste$54 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$29 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesLibraries and parks and recreation
- Libraries$3 thousand
- Parks and recreation$2 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Sutton. 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 Sutton 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.