Tightwad, MO town hall & government
Tightwad spent $59,000 in the year to December 31, 2022, about $967 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Tightwad's government.
Where Tightwad's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From other local governments 63%
- Sales taxes 16%
- Fees & charges 12%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- Property taxes 1%
Tightwad didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Leesville R-IX School District
Tightwad's elementary school district, shared with Leesville. 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 41%
- State 38%
- Federal 21%
Of the $14,694 per pupil, $8,755 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 Tightwad kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
Contact Tightwad's government
Who represents Tightwad
Tightwad is represented in Congress by Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Representative Mark Alford. 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.