Benton County
$4.2 million budget in the latest fiscal year on record, which ended December 31, 2023. Estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau
About 99% of this ZIP is in Benton County.
Where the money comes from
Full Benton County breakdown
What stands out
of Benton County's money comes from sales tax.A typical U.S. county of under 50,000 people gets 1.6%.
County taxes62%
What's in other taxesMotor vehicle licenses; alcoholic beverage licenses and 1 more
- Motor vehicle licenses$116 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$26 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Federal tax money1.7%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money4.2%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other32%
Where the money goes
What stands out
of Benton County's spending goes to police, fire, courts and jails.A typical U.S. county of under 50,000 people spends 20%.
Full Benton County breakdown
Spending by category100%
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice; prisons and jails and 1 more
- Police$1.1 million
- Prisons and jails$621 thousand
- Courts and legal services$503 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsFinance, tax collection and budgeting; central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology) and 1 more
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$671 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$518 thousand
- Government buildings$76 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$675 thousand