Sherman, CT town hall & government
Sherman spent $16.9 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $4,677 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Sherman's government.
Where Sherman's money goes
Sherman 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 91%
- Other taxes & licenses 5%
- From the state 3%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Fees & charges 1%
- From the federal government <1%
Who works for Sherman
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Sherman didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Sherman School District
Sherman's elementary school district. The schools are run by Sherman, 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 82%
- State 14%
- Federal 4%
Of the $37,537 per pupil, $22,923 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.
Which schools Sherman kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Sherman 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 Sherman'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.