South Jordan, UT town hall & government
South Jordan spent $102.2 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $1,275 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach South Jordan's government.
Who runs South Jordan
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 South Jordan's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 27%
- Sales taxes 23%
- Utility sales 16%
- Fees & charges 13%
- Interest, fines & other 10%
- From the state 9%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From other local governments <1%
- From the federal government <1%
Who works for South Jordan
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2024. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Jordan School District
South Jordan's K–12 school district, shared with Copperton, Herriman, Riverton, West Jordan and Bluffdale. 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 42%
- State 53%
- Federal 5%
Of the $10,309 per pupil, $6,522 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 South Jordan kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in South Jordan 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 South Jordan's government
Who represents South Jordan
South Jordan is represented in Congress by Senators Mike Lee and John R. Curtis and Representative Burgess Owens. 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.