Russia, NY town hall & government
Russia spent $1.4 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $578 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Russia's government.
Where Russia's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 35%
- From other local governments 35%
- From the state 21%
- Other taxes & licenses 4%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- Fees & charges 1%
- From the federal government 1%
- Sales taxes 1%
Poland Central School District
Russia's K–12 school district, shared with Cold Brook, Poland, Morehouse, Ohio, Deerfield and Norway. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New York districts overall: 51% local, 41% state, 8% federal
- Local 41%
- State 50%
- Federal 9%
Of the $29,381 per pupil, $17,535 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 Russia: Remsen Central School District ($31,476 per pupil) · Holland Patent Central School District ($27,734 per pupil).
Which schools Russia kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Russia 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 Russia's government
Who represents Russia
Russia is represented in Congress by Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Representative Elise M. Stefanik. Kathy Hochul 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.