West Carthage, NY town hall & government
West Carthage spent $3.4 million in the year to May 31, 2022, about $1,763 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach West Carthage's government.
Where West Carthage's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From other local governments 43%
- Property taxes 22%
- Fees & charges 14%
- Utility sales 9%
- From the state 6%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- Sales taxes 2%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
West Carthage 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 West Carthage
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. West Carthage didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Carthage Central School District
West Carthage's K–12 school district, shared with Black River, Carthage, Deferiet, Wilna, Champion and Rutland. 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 13%
- State 64%
- Federal 23%
Of the $21,547 per pupil, $13,452 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 West Carthage kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in West Carthage 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 West Carthage's government
Who represents West Carthage
West Carthage is represented in Congress by Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Representative Claudia Tenney. 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.