Watson, MN town hall & government
Watson spent $417,000 in the year to December 31, 2022, about $2,172 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Watson's government.
Where Watson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 29%
- From the state 27%
- Utility sales 21%
- Fees & charges 20%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
Who works for Watson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Montevideo Public School District
Watson's K–12 school district, shared with Montevideo, Sparta, Rosewood, Camp Release, Tunsberg and Mandt. 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 21%
- State 73%
- Federal 6%
Of the $14,971 per pupil, $9,178 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 Watson: Lac Qui Parle Valley School District ($15,487 per pupil).
Which schools Watson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Watson 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 Watson's government
Who represents Watson
Watson 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.