Murray, KY town hall & government
Murray spent $247 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $14,095 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Murray's government.
Who runs Murray
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Murray's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Fees & charges 67%
- Utility sales 18%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- From the state 4%
- Income taxes 2%
- Property taxes 2%
- Sales taxes 1%
- From the federal government 1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Murray
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Calloway County School District
Murray's K–12 school district, shared with Hazel. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Kentucky districts overall: 37% local, 46% state, 17% federal
- Local 35%
- State 43%
- Federal 22%
Of the $13,107 per pupil, $8,112 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 Murray: Murray Independent School District ($15,282 per pupil).
Which schools Murray kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Murray 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 Murray's government
Who represents Murray
Murray is represented in Congress by Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul and Representative James Comer. Andy Beshear 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.