Jefferson, OH town hall & government
Jefferson spent $6.5 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $875 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Jefferson's government.
Where Jefferson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 88%
- From the federal government 6%
- Sales taxes 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
Who works for Jefferson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Jefferson Local School District
Jefferson's K–12 school district, shared with West Jefferson. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Ohio districts overall: 53% local, 35% state, 12% federal
- Local 68%
- State 27%
- Federal 5%
Of the $18,543 per pupil, $11,875 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 Jefferson: Jonathan Alder Local School District ($13,344 per pupil).
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.
Contact Jefferson's government
Who represents Jefferson
Jefferson is represented in Congress by Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted and Representative Mike Carey. Mike DeWine 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.