Richland, SD town hall & government
Richland spent $68,000 in the year to February 28, 2022, about $425 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Richland's government.
Where Richland's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 84%
- Property taxes 16%
Richland 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 Richland
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Watertown School District 14-4
Richland's K–12 school district, shared with Lake, Pelican, Watertown, Kranzburg, Sheridan and Elmira. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from South Dakota districts overall: 50% local, 31% state, 19% federal
- Local 55%
- State 33%
- Federal 12%
Of the $11,526 per pupil, $7,239 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 Richland: Florence School District 14-1 ($11,497 per pupil) · Henry School District 14-2 ($13,235 per pupil).
Which schools Richland kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
Contact Richland's government
Who represents Richland
Richland is represented in Congress by Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds and Representative Dusty Johnson. Larry Rhoden 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.