New Prague, MN town hall & government
New Prague spent $32.2 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $3,896 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach New Prague's government.
Where New Prague's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 47%
- Fees & charges 20%
- Property taxes 17%
- From the state 7%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- From the federal government 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From other local governments <1%
- Sales taxes <1%
Who works for New Prague
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
New Prague Area Schools
New Prague's K–12 school district, shared with Cedar Lake, Wheatland, Helena, Lanesburgh, Derrynane and Lonsdale. 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 30%
- State 66%
- Federal 3%
Of the $12,371 per pupil, $8,353 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 New Prague kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in New Prague 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 New Prague's government
Who represents New Prague
New Prague is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Angie Craig. 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.