Racine, WI town hall & government
Racine spent $202 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $2,642 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Racine's government.
Who runs Racine
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Racine's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 27%
- From the state 20%
- Fees & charges 18%
- Utility sales 11%
- From the federal government 9%
- Interest, fines & other 8%
- From other local governments 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Sales taxes <1%
Who works for Racine
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Racine School District
Racine's K–12 school district, shared with Caledonia, Elmwood Park, Mount Pleasant, North Bay, Sturtevant and Wind Point. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Wisconsin districts overall: 39% local, 50% state, 11% federal
- Local 29%
- State 55%
- Federal 16%
Of the $17,522 per pupil, $10,243 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 Racine kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Racine 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 Racine's government
Who represents Racine
Racine is represented in Congress by Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin and Representative Bryan Steil. Tony Evers 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.