Pokegama, MN town hall & government
Pokegama spent $1.4 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $526 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Pokegama's government.
Where Pokegama's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 46%
- Fees & charges 29%
- From the federal government 12%
- From the state 8%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
Who works for Pokegama
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Pine City Public School District
Pokegama's K–12 school district, shared with Chengwatana, Henriette, Pine City, Pine City, Rock Creek and Mission Creek. 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 22%
- State 73%
- Federal 5%
Of the $14,526 per pupil, $9,513 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 Pokegama: Braham Public School District ($12,646 per pupil).
Which schools Pokegama kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Pokegama 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 Pokegama's government
Who represents Pokegama
Pokegama is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Pete Stauber. 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.