Jackson, MN town hall & government
Jackson spent $19.4 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $6,154 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Jackson's government.
Where Jackson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 65%
- Fees & charges 11%
- Property taxes 10%
- From the state 10%
- From the federal government 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Interest, fines & other <1%
- From other local governments <1%
- Sales taxes <1%
Jackson County Central School District
Jackson's K–12 school district, shared with Alpha, Belmont, Des Moines, Enterprise, Hunter and Lakefield. 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 27%
- State 69%
- Federal 4%
Of the $14,183 per pupil, $8,841 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 Jackson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Jackson 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 Jackson's government
Who represents Jackson
Jackson is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Brad Finstad. 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.