Simpsonville, SC town hall & government
Simpsonville spent $26.4 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $1,069 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Simpsonville's government.
Who runs Simpsonville
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Simpsonville's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 57%
- Sales taxes 16%
- Fees & charges 13%
- Other taxes & licenses 9%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- From the state 1%
Simpsonville 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 Simpsonville
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2023. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Greenville County School District
Simpsonville's K–12 school district, shared with Fountain Inn, Greenville, Mauldin, Travelers Rest and Greer. 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 43%
- State 46%
- Federal 12%
Of the $13,376 per pupil, $7,449 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 Simpsonville kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Simpsonville 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 Simpsonville's government
Who represents Simpsonville
Simpsonville is represented in Congress by Senators Tim Scott and Darline Graham and Representatives William R. Timmons IV 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.