Ossian, IN town hall & government
Ossian spent $3.7 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,097 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Ossian's government.
Where Ossian's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From other local governments 32%
- Fees & charges 24%
- Property taxes 19%
- Utility sales 11%
- Interest, fines & other 10%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- Sales taxes 1%
- From the state 1%
Who works for Ossian
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Northern Wells Community Schools
Ossian's K–12 school district, shared with Jefferson, Lancaster, Rockcreek, Union, Uniondale and Zanesville. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Indiana districts overall: 33% local, 56% state, 11% federal
- Local 37%
- State 60%
- Federal 3%
Of the $12,680 per pupil, $6,138 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 Ossian kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Ossian 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 Ossian's government
Who represents Ossian
Ossian is represented in Congress by Senators Todd Young and Jim Banks and Representative Marlin A. Stutzman. Mike Braun 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.