Parowan, UT town hall & government
Parowan spent $5.5 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $1,699 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Parowan's government.
Who runs Parowan
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Parowan's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 39%
- Fees & charges 19%
- Utility sales 15%
- Interest, fines & other 10%
- Property taxes 9%
- From the state 5%
- From other local governments 3%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Parowan
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Iron School District
Parowan's K–12 school district, shared with Brian Head, Cedar City, Enoch, Kanarraville and Paragonah. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Utah districts overall: 42% local, 51% state, 8% federal
- Local 30%
- State 60%
- Federal 10%
Of the $8,969 per pupil, $5,854 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 Parowan kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Parowan 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 Parowan's government
Who represents Parowan
Parowan is represented in Congress by Senators Mike Lee and John R. Curtis and Representative Celeste Maloy. Spencer Cox 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.