Jefferson, NC town hall & government
Jefferson spent $2.3 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $1,509 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Jefferson's government.
Where Jefferson's money goes
Jefferson runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other North Carolina cities.
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 25%
- Property taxes 24%
- Utility sales 18%
- From the state 17%
- Fees & charges 11%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Jefferson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Ashe County Schools
Jefferson's K–12 school district, shared with Lansing and West Jefferson. The schools are run by Jefferson, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from North Carolina districts overall: 26% local, 57% state, 17% federal
- Local 22%
- State 57%
- Federal 21%
Of the $15,471 per pupil, $8,908 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. In a town this small the survey estimate has a wide margin.
Contact Jefferson's government
Who represents Jefferson
Jefferson is represented in Congress by Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd and Representative Virginia Foxx. Josh Stein 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.