North Augusta, SC town hall & government
North Augusta spent $67.1 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $2,655 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach North Augusta's government.
Where North Augusta's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 23%
- Fees & charges 22%
- Interest, fines & other 14%
- Other taxes & licenses 13%
- From the federal government 6%
- Utility sales 6%
- From other local governments 6%
- Sales taxes 5%
- From the state 4%
Who works for North Augusta
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Aiken County School District
North Augusta's K–12 school district, shared with Aiken, Burnettown, Jackson, Monetta, New Ellenton and Perry. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from South Carolina districts overall: 45% local, 43% state, 13% federal
- Local 42%
- State 40%
- Federal 18%
Of the $13,241 per pupil, $7,749 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 North Augusta: Edgefield County School District ($17,010 per pupil).
Which schools North Augusta kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in North Augusta 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 North Augusta's government
Who represents North Augusta
North Augusta is represented in Congress by Senators Tim Scott and Darline Graham and Representatives Joe Wilson and Sheri Biggs. Henry McMaster 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.