Tracking five years of sales tax revenue to reveal the seasonal heartbeat of a growing Texas city
Tomball's sales tax revenue has climbed steadily since 2021, but the same seasonal shape repeats every year
A year in Tomball business, mapped as a clock. Larger segments mean more revenue that month.
Five years of seasonal indices overlaid on a single axis. The shape is remarkably consistent.
Each month's revenue divided by its year's monthly average. Above 1.0 = hotter than average; below = cooler.
Which industries drive the seasonal swings? Quarterly data reveals the engines behind the peaks.
Quarterly taxable sales by NAICS sector, showing how Tomball's economic mix shifts with the seasons.
Comparing each sector's strongest quarter vs. weakest quarter reveals who drives the seasonal pattern.
Major shopping seasons and local events coincide with Tomball's strongest revenue months