Spruce Valley, MN town hall & government
Spruce Valley spent $94,000 in the year to February 28, 2022, about $381 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Spruce Valley's government.
Where Spruce Valley's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 44%
- Property taxes 39%
- Other taxes & licenses 15%
- Fees & charges 2%
Spruce Valley didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Greenbush-Middle River School District
Spruce Valley's K–12 school district, shared with Barto, Cedar, Como, Deer, Greenbush and Hereim. 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 $19,473 per pupil, $11,704 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 Spruce Valley: Marshall County Central Schools ($15,693 per pupil).
Which schools Spruce Valley kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Spruce Valley 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. In a town this small the survey estimate has a wide margin.
Contact Spruce Valley's government
Who represents Spruce Valley
Spruce Valley is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Michelle Fischbach. 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.