Deep River, CT town hall & government
Deep River spent $24.3 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $5,473 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Deep River's government.
Where Deep River's money goes
Deep River runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 56%
- From the state 28%
- Interest, fines & other 10%
- Fees & charges 6%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From the federal government <1%
Deep River didn't report all of its 2024 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Deep River
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Regional School District 04
Deep River's middle and high school district, shared with Chester and Essex. The schools are run by Deep River, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Connecticut districts overall: 58% local, 35% state, 8% federal
- Local 84%
- State 11%
- Federal 4%
Of the $32,549 per pupil, $16,115 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Deep River: Deep River School District ($36,344 per pupil).
Which schools Deep River kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Deep River pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Deep River's government
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.