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Total General Fund Revenues
Total General Fund revenues can also be an indicator of the size of the municipality, and potentially can be considered when judging the overall value of local government services. As noted, Emerald Isle collected slightly more than $7.1 million of General Fund revenues (from all sources) in Fiscal Year 2009 to 2010.
Total General Fund Revenues: North Carolina Oceanfront Towns
Fiscal Year 2009 to 2010
Source: NC State Treasurer
| Rank | Municipality | Total General Fund Revenues |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kill Devil Hills | $11,195,581 |
| 2 | Oak Island | $10,918,256 |
| 3 | Nags Head | $10,008,478 |
| 4 | Carolina Beach | $8,381,128 |
| 5 | Wrightsville Beach | $7,984,017 |
| 6 | Bald Head Island | $7,179,655 |
| 7 | Emerald Isle | $7,115,907 |
| 8 | Surf City | $5,507,319 |
| 9 | Ocean Isle Beach | $5,500,407 |
| 10 | Kitty Hawk | $5,374,049 |
| 11 | Sunset Beach | $5,359,809 |
| 12 | Atlantic Beach | $5,300,077 |
| 13 | Duck | $4,886,725 |
| 14 | Southern Shores | $4,025,211 |
| 15 | North Topsail Beach | $3,504,282 |
| 16 | Pine Knoll Shores | $3,156,255 |
| 17 | Kure Beach | $3,092,699 |
| 18 | Holden Beach | $2,103,184 |
| 19 | Topsail Beach | $2,021,150 |
| 20 | Indian Beach | $1,251,428 |
| 21 | Caswell Beach | $795,829 |
Total General Fund Revenues Per Housing Unit
In order to get a clearer picture of relative revenues, it may be helpful to compare the total General Fund revenues per housing unit. As noted below, the Town of Emerald Isle received approximately $1,057 per housing unit to fund General Fund expenses during Fiscal Year 2009 to 2010. This ranks Emerald Isle among the lowest by this indicator.
Total General Fund Revenues Per Housing Unit
North Carolina Oceanfront Towns
Fiscal Year 2009 to 2010
Source: NC State Treasurer and 2010 US Census
| Rank | Municipality | Total General Fund Revenues per Housing Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bald Head Island | $6,462 |
| 2 | Wrightsville Beach | $2,902 |
| 3 | Nags Head | $2,049 |
| 4 | Duck | $1,795 |
| 5 | Ocean Isle Beach | $1,716 |
| 6 | Southern Shores | $1,699 |
| 7 | Kill Devil Hills | $1,692 |
| 8 | Kitty Hawk | $1,681 |
| 9 | Surf City | $1,663 |
| 10 | Topsail Beach | $1,557 |
| 11 | Pine Knoll Shores | $1,540 |
| 12 | Carolina Beach | $1,490 |
| 13 | Kure Beach | $1,398 |
| 14 | North Topsail Beach | $1,376 |
| 15 | Oak Island | $1,257 |
| 16 | Caswell Beach | $1,162 |
| 17 | Atlantic Beach | $1,074 |
| 18 | Emerald Isle | $1,057 |
| 19 | Sunset Beach | $1,049 |
| 20 | Holden Beach | $901 |
| 21 | Indian Beach | $800 |