Independence, MN town hall & government
Independence spent $5.8 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,521 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Independence's government.
Where Independence's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 75%
- Fees & charges 11%
- Other taxes & licenses 5%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- From the state 2%
- From the federal government 1%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for Independence
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Independence didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Delano Public School District
Independence's K–12 school district, shared with Delano, Loretto and Franklin. 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 $12,656 per pupil, $8,153 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 Independence: Orono Public School District ($15,366 per pupil) · Westonka Public School District ($15,358 per pupil) · Rockford Public School District ($14,512 per pupil).
Which schools Independence kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Independence 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 Independence's government
Who represents Independence
Independence is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Kelly Morrison. 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.