St. George, ME town hall & government
St. George spent $9.3 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $3,607 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach St. George's government.
Where St. George's money goes
St. George 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 84%
- From the state 10%
- Fees & charges 2%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for St. George
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
St. George Public Schools
St. George's K–12 school district. The schools are run by St. George, 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 85%
- State 10%
- Federal 5%
Of the $25,330 per pupil, $13,847 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.
What homeowners in St. George 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 St. George's government
Who represents St. George
St. George 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.