West Jefferson, OH town hall & government
West Jefferson spent $12.5 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $2,790 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach West Jefferson's government.
Where West Jefferson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Income taxes 48%
- Interest, fines & other 18%
- Fees & charges 14%
- Utility sales 9%
- Other taxes & licenses 7%
- From the federal government 2%
- Sales taxes 2%
- Property taxes 1%
- From the state 1%
Who works for West Jefferson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Jefferson Local School District
West Jefferson's K–12 school district, shared with 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 West Jefferson: London City School District ($12,416 per pupil).
Which schools West Jefferson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in West 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 West Jefferson's government
Who represents West Jefferson
West 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.