Richmond Heights, MO town hall & government
Richmond Heights spent $23.8 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $2,609 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Richmond Heights's government.
Where Richmond Heights's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 56%
- Property taxes 14%
- Utility sales 14%
- From other local governments 6%
- Other taxes & licenses 5%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Fees & charges 1%
- From the state 1%
Who works for Richmond Heights
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District
Richmond Heights's K–12 school district, shared with Maplewood. 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 82%
- State 14%
- Federal 4%
Of the $17,256 per pupil, $9,310 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 Richmond Heights: Clayton School District ($24,787 per pupil) · Ladue School District ($15,693 per pupil) · Brentwood School District ($22,085 per pupil).
Which schools Richmond Heights kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights's government
Who represents Richmond Heights
Richmond Heights is represented in Congress by Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Representatives Wesley Bell and Ann Wagner. 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.