Lexington, TN town hall & government
Lexington spent $23.1 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $2,901 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Lexington's government.
Where Lexington's money goes
Lexington runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Tennessee cities.
Where the money comes from
- From the state 44%
- Sales taxes 26%
- Property taxes 12%
- From other local governments 8%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Fees & charges 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
Who works for Lexington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Lexington City School System
Lexington's elementary school district. The schools are run by Lexington, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Tennessee districts overall: 40% local, 44% state, 16% federal
- Local 28%
- State 59%
- Federal 13%
Of the $12,807 per pupil, $6,900 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 Lexington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Lexington 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 Lexington's government
Who represents Lexington
Lexington is represented in Congress by Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty and Representative David Kustoff. Bill Lee 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.