Branson, MO town hall & government
Branson spent $66.2 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $5,111 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Branson's government.
Who runs Branson
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Branson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 49%
- Fees & charges 18%
- From the state 18%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- Property taxes 5%
- Utility sales 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
Branson didn't report all of its 2024 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Branson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Branson R-IV School District
Branson's K–12 school district, shared with Bull Creek, Rockaway Beach and Merriam Woods. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Missouri districts overall: 54% local, 35% state, 11% federal
- Local 52%
- State 34%
- Federal 15%
Of the $12,157 per pupil, $6,634 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 Branson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Branson 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 Branson's government
Who represents Branson
Branson is represented in Congress by Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Representative Eric Burlison. Mike Kehoe 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.