Martins Ferry, OH town hall & government
Martins Ferry spent $11.8 million in the year to December 31, 2023, about $1,891 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Martins Ferry's government.
Where Martins Ferry's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 43%
- Income taxes 17%
- Fees & charges 16%
- Interest, fines & other 9%
- Property taxes 7%
- From the state 6%
- Sales taxes 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
Martins Ferry didn't report all of its 2023 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Martins Ferry
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Martins Ferry City School District
Martins Ferry's K–12 school district, shared with Colerain and Pease. 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 37%
- State 52%
- Federal 11%
Of the $17,374 per pupil, $11,262 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 Martins Ferry kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry's government
Who represents Martins Ferry
Martins Ferry is represented in Congress by Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted and Representative Michael A. Rulli. 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.