Newport, MN town hall & government
Newport spent $10.2 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $2,476 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Newport's government.
Where Newport's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 39%
- Fees & charges 28%
- Utility sales 13%
- From the state 9%
- Other taxes & licenses 6%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Sales taxes 1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Newport
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
South Washington County School District
Newport's K–12 school district, shared with Grey Cloud Island, St. Paul Park, Cottage Grove and Woodbury. 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 36%
- State 61%
- Federal 3%
Of the $15,266 per pupil, $10,087 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 Newport kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Newport 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 Newport's government
Who represents Newport
Newport 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.