Prairie, OH town hall & government
Prairie spent $759,000 in the year to December 31, 2022, about $245 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Prairie's government.
Where Prairie's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 87%
- Fees & charges 8%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- From the state 1%
Prairie 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 Prairie
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Prairie didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Southeast Local School District
Prairie's K–12 school district, shared with Apple Creek, Fredericksburg, Holmesville, Mount Eaton, Salt Creek and East Union. 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 58%
- State 27%
- Federal 16%
Of the $17,286 per pupil, $10,803 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 Prairie: Triway Local School District ($16,467 per pupil).
Which schools Prairie kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Prairie 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 Prairie's government
Who represents Prairie
Prairie is represented in Congress by Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted and Representative Max L. Miller. 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.