Wabasha, MN town hall & government
Wabasha spent $4.7 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,895 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Wabasha's government.
Where Wabasha's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 36%
- Fees & charges 30%
- From the state 14%
- Utility sales 11%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From other local governments 1%
- Sales taxes 1%
Who works for Wabasha
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District
Wabasha's K–12 school district, shared with Greenfield, Kellogg, Glasgow, Pepin, Minneiska and Watopa. 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 17%
- State 79%
- Federal 4%
Of the $14,201 per pupil, $10,316 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 Wabasha kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Wabasha 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 Wabasha's government
Who represents Wabasha
Wabasha 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.