Lawson, MO town hall & government
Lawson spent $3.1 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $1,305 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Lawson's government.
Where Lawson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 28%
- Utility sales 24%
- Sales taxes 20%
- Property taxes 19%
- Fees & charges 8%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Lawson didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Lawson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Lawson didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Lawson R-XIV School District
Lawson's K–12 school district, shared with Elmira. 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 46%
- State 44%
- Federal 10%
Of the $11,632 per pupil, $6,572 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 Lawson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Lawson 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 Lawson's government
Who represents Lawson
Lawson is represented in Congress by Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Representative Sam Graves. 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.