Meridian, ID town hall & government
Meridian spent $141.3 million in the year to September 30, 2024, about $1,089 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Meridian's government.
Who runs Meridian
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Meridian's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 31%
- Interest, fines & other 25%
- Fees & charges 18%
- From the state 9%
- Other taxes & licenses 7%
- Utility sales 7%
- From other local governments 3%
Who works for Meridian
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Meridian Joint School District 2
Meridian's K–12 school district, shared with Eagle and Star. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Idaho districts overall: 21% local, 67% state, 12% federal
- Local 19%
- State 73%
- Federal 8%
Of the $9,614 per pupil, $5,691 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 Meridian kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Meridian 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 Meridian's government
Who represents Meridian
Meridian is represented in Congress by Senators Mike Crapo and James E. Risch and Representatives Russ Fulcher and Michael K. Simpson. Brad Little 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.