Town government · Lincoln County, WI
Rock Falls's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2023), Rock Falls took in $365 thousand and spent $489 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Rock Falls' money comes from state tax money.A typical U.S. township or town of under 10,000 people gets 19%.
Town taxes39%
What's in other taxesOccupation and business licenses
- Occupation and business licenses$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services1.4%
What's in fees for servicesOther government-run businesses and road charges
- Other government-run businesses$4 thousand
- Road charges$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money59%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Rock Falls' spending goes to running the government and other costs.A typical U.S. township or town of under 10,000 people spends 23%.
Spending by category100%
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$233 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsGovernment buildings; other government-run businesses and 2 more
- Government buildings$110 thousand
- Other government-run businesses$72 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$19 thousand
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$15 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsFire protection
- Fire protection$34 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesGarbage and solid waste
- Garbage and solid waste$6 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Rock Falls. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
What this covers. The money of Town of Rock Falls 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.