Jacob, FL town hall & government
Jacob spent $159,000 in the year to September 30, 2022, about $644 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Jacob's government.
Where Jacob's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 32%
- From the federal government 31%
- Utility sales 15%
- Other taxes & licenses 15%
- Property taxes 5%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Fees & charges 1%
- Sales taxes 1%
Who works for Jacob
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Jackson County School District
Jacob's K–12 school district, shared with Alford, Bascom, Campbellton, Cottondale, Graceville and Grand Ridge. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Florida districts overall: 55% local, 29% state, 15% federal
- Local 21%
- State 55%
- Federal 23%
Of the $12,984 per pupil, $7,062 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 Jacob kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
Contact Jacob's government
Who represents Jacob
Jacob is represented in Congress by Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody and Representative Neal P. Dunn. Ron DeSantis is governor.
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.