Jefferson, MO town hall & government
Jefferson spent $89.5 million in the year to October 31, 2024, about $2,106 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Jefferson's government.
Who runs Jefferson
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Jefferson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 48%
- Fees & charges 24%
- From the state 11%
- Property taxes 8%
- Interest, fines & other 7%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Utility sales <1%
Jefferson 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 Jefferson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Jefferson didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Jefferson City Public Schools
Jefferson's K–12 school district, shared with Centertown, St. Martins, Holts Summit and Taos. 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 61%
- State 28%
- Federal 11%
Of the $13,313 per pupil, $7,279 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 Jefferson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Jefferson 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 Jefferson's government
Who represents Jefferson
Jefferson is represented in Congress by Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Representative Robert F. Onder, Jr.. 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.