Appleton, ME town hall & government
Appleton spent $4.4 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $3,049 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Appleton's government.
Where Appleton's money goes
Appleton runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Maine towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 65%
- From the state 30%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Fees & charges <1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Appleton didn't report all of its 2023 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Appleton
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Five Town Community School District
Appleton's high school district, shared with Camden, Hope, Lincolnville and Rockport. The schools are run by Appleton, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Maine districts overall: 52% local, 40% state, 8% federal
- Local 84%
- State 14%
- Federal 2%
Of the $21,908 per pupil, $11,921 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 Appleton: Appleton ($28,007 per pupil).
Which schools Appleton kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Appleton 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. In a town this small the survey estimate has a wide margin.
Contact Appleton's government
Who represents Appleton
Appleton is represented in Congress by Senators Susan M. Collins and Angus S. King, Jr. and Representative Chellie Pingree. Janet Mills 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.