River Rouge, MI town hall & government
River Rouge spent $25.9 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $3,517 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach River Rouge's government.
Where River Rouge's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 47%
- Property taxes 26%
- Fees & charges 17%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- From the federal government 2%
Who works for River Rouge
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
River Rouge School District
River Rouge's K–12 school district. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Michigan districts overall: 34% local, 57% state, 9% federal
- Local 14%
- State 58%
- Federal 28%
Of the $16,240 per pupil, $8,412 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 River Rouge kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in River Rouge 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 River Rouge's government
Who represents River Rouge
River Rouge is represented in Congress by Senators Gary C. Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Representative Shri Thanedar. Gretchen Whitmer 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.