Obetz, OH town hall & government
Obetz spent $50 million in the year to December 31, 2023, about $8,626 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Obetz's government.
Where Obetz's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Income taxes 37%
- Utility sales 26%
- From the state 13%
- Interest, fines & other 12%
- Fees & charges 8%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- Sales taxes 1%
- Property taxes 1%
Obetz 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 Obetz
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Obetz didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Hamilton Local School District
Obetz's K–12 school district, shared with Hamilton and Lockbourne. 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 30%
- State 62%
- Federal 8%
Of the $12,863 per pupil, $7,751 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 Obetz: Groveport Madison Local School District ($15,553 per pupil).
Which schools Obetz kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Obetz 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 Obetz's government
Who represents Obetz
Obetz 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.