Elk River, MN town hall & government
Elk River spent $91.9 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $3,436 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Elk River's government.
Who runs Elk River
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Elk River's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 56%
- Property taxes 16%
- Fees & charges 9%
- Interest, fines & other 8%
- Sales taxes 5%
- From the state 3%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From the federal government 1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Elk River
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Elk River School District
Elk River's K–12 school district, shared with Livonia, Zimmerman, Rogers, Otsego, Nowthen and Big Lake. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Minnesota districts overall: 30% local, 62% state, 8% federal
- Local 35%
- State 62%
- Federal 3%
Of the $13,652 per pupil, $8,684 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 Elk River kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Elk River 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 Elk River's government
Who represents Elk River
Elk River is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Tom Emmer. Tim Walz 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.