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Town Hall · St. Louisville

St. Louisville spent more per resident in 2022 than 68% of similar cities

St. Louisville’s village government spent $253,000 on day-to-day services in the year to December 31, 2022, about $661 per resident. Water and other utilities ($69,000) are counted separately.

Day-to-day spending, 2022
$253,000
year to December 31, 2022
Per resident, 2022
$661
In 2022: $661, more than 68% of 320 similar cities
Long-term debt
$647,000
end of 2022, reported
Village staff, 2022
0
full-time · 23 part-time · March payroll $5,347
Typical tax bill
$1,889
1.20% of home value · OH 1.31%

What stands out about how St. Louisville is run

Read from the village’s budget and official records.

Spends more than most similar citiesIn 2022: $661 per resident, more than 68% of 320 similar cities.Runs its own water & sewer50% of day-to-day spending goes to water, sewer and trash (2022).A shared school districtShares North Fork Local School District with 6+ other towns.Lower tax billsThe typical bill is $1,889 a year: 1.20% of the home’s value, vs 1.31% across Ohio.
Compared with similar places

$661 per resident in 2022: more than 68% of them

St. Louisville’s day-to-day spending in 2022 ($661 per resident, hospital and utilities left out) against 320 Ohio cities of under 2,500 that don’t run their own schools: the median was $458, and the middle half spent $251–$774. St. Louisville spent more than 68% of them.

Middle half of the group, $251–$774Median $458St. Louisville

Includes sewer and trash ($93,000), as the Census Bureau counts them. Later years come from a Census sample, so the comparison stays on 2022. How Town Hall compares budgets →

The group
320

Ohio cities of under 2,500 that don’t run their own schools, 2022 Census of Governments (every government counted that year; St. Louisville itself left out).

Your share of the 2022 budget

About $661 per resident a year, or $1.81 a day

Day-to-day services only. The biggest line: sewer & trash, at 37%.

Where the money comes from
Fees & charges 26%Income taxes 24%Utility sales 17%From other local governments 8%From the federal government 7%Sales taxes 6%Interest, fines & other 5%Property taxes 2%From the state 2%Other taxes & licenses 2%
Not in the receipt.Interest on debt $27,000. With these and the enterprises, the whole budget was $349,000.
Over the years

No trend yet

St. Louisville reported only 2022 to the Census Bureau, so there is no trend yet.

Property tax

The typical homeowner pays $1,889 a year

Every local property tax on the home: town, schools and county. About 1.20% of the home’s value, vs 1.31% across Ohio.

What homes cost →

Typical yearly bill next door and statewide

Ohio$2,822
St. Louisville$1,889
$1,889
typical bill a year
1.20%
effective rate
$157,800
typical home value (Census)
Your own bill

The Housing page’s calculator splits a monthly payment into loan, tax and insurance at St. Louisville’s rate.

Can I afford it? →

The median bill homeowners report to the Census survey (bills of $10,000+ are reported as “$10,000+”). The effective rate is that bill ÷ the median home value: a rough guide, not the official tax rate. In a town this small the estimate has a wide margin.

Tax bills are one input to St. Louisville’s Cost of living grade. Cost of living in St. Louisville →

Who runs it

Who’s in charge in St. Louisville

Names change after every election, so we link to the source that keeps them current.

Check St. Louisville’s own website for current officialsWe name an official only when a public source lists a current term. None does for St. Louisville yet.
The school district

North Fork Local School District

St. Louisville’s K–12 school district, shared with Martinsburg, Utica, Morgan Township, Washington Township, Newton Township and more. It’s its own government, with a budget separate from the town’s.

Schools in St. Louisville →
$15,344
per pupil · OH $16,610
1,481
students
$2.8 million
long-term debt

Of the $15,344 per pupil, $9,411 goes to the classroom (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren’t in the per-pupil figure.

The district: schools, scores and graduation →

Where the district’s money comes from
Local 52%State 38%Federal 10%

Ohio districts overall: 53% local, 35% state, 12% federal.

School year 2023–24. Census Bureau school finance survey.

Elections · 2024 general election

St. Louisville’s votes are counted by county

Ohio reports official results by county and precinct, not by village, so there are no official results for St. Louisville alone, and we don’t estimate them. These are Licking County’s results.

President · Licking County’s results95,045 votes · results as certified
Donald J TrumpDonald J TrumpRepublican64.6%61,359 votes
Kamala D HarrisKamala D HarrisDemocrat34.5%32,832 votes

Others: 0.9% (854 votes).

Most votes in Licking County: Donald J Trump

Ohio: Trump 55.1%, Harris 43.9%

The county’s page

100% of St. Louisville lies in Licking County. Every 2024 race in Licking County is on the county’s page.

Licking County’s 2024 results →
DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Official 2024 general election returns, as certified (MIT Election Data + Science Lab). Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Candidates are listed by votes, and party colors are neutral on purpose.

Portraits: Kamala D Harris: official vice-presidential portrait, Lawrence Jackson, The White House, 2021; Donald J Trump: official portrait, Shealah Craighead, The White House, 2017. All are U.S. government works in the public domain. A race shows photos only when every candidate has an official portrait; otherwise every candidate in it gets initials.

Who represents St. Louisville

From town hall to Washington

Every level of government that speaks for St. Louisville.

2024 results ↑
  1. 1
    Your cityMayor & council
    Local officials aren’t on record yet.
  2. 2
    Ohio HouseState representatives
    Kevin Miller
  3. 3
    Ohio SenateState senator
    Tim Schaffer
  4. 4
    GovernorStatewide
    Mike DeWine
  5. 5
    U.S. HouseYour representative in Congress
    Troy Balderson
  6. 6
    U.S. SenateBoth represent all of Ohio
    Bernie MorenoJon Husted

Democrat · Republican · other or independent. Tap a name for their official page.

Reach St. Louisville’s government

Neighbors add phone numbers and hours to the Handbook.

The Handbook →

Questions about St. Louisville’s government

How much does St. Louisville spend per resident?

About $661 per resident on day-to-day services in the year to December 31, 2022, as reported to the Census Bureau. In 2022, the last full count, its $661 was more than 68% of 320 Ohio cities of under 2,500 that don’t run their own schools.

What is the property tax rate in St. Louisville?

Homeowners report a typical bill of $1,889 a year (Census ACS, 2020–24), about 1.20% of the typical home’s value, vs 1.31% across Ohio. For the official rate per $1,000 of assessed value, see the village’s assessor.

Who runs St. Louisville’s government?

We name an official only when a public source lists a current term, and none does for St. Louisville yet.

How did St. Louisville vote in 2024?

Ohio counts votes by county and precinct, not by village, so there are no official results for St. Louisville alone. Licking County, where 100% of St. Louisville lies, voted Trump 64.6%, Harris 34.5% for president; its page has every race.

How many people work for St. Louisville?

0 full-time and 23 part-time employees in March 2022, with a March payroll of $5,347 (about $64,164 a year if every month were the same), as reported to the Census Bureau.

Who represents St. Louisville in the state legislature?

State Senate District 20 (Tim Schaffer) and State House District 69 (Kevin Miller). The House district also covers 55 other towns. Listed by Open States; districts from the Census Bureau.

Ask neighbors about St. Louisville’s government

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Budget and staff: U.S. Census Bureau, Census of Governments (2022, every government) and Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023–24, a sample) and the Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll; day-to-day spending is current operations, with hospitals, utilities and airports apart. School district: Census school finance survey, 2023–24. Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 2020–24. Elections: official 2024 returns via the MIT Election Data + Science Lab; turnout uses Census citizen voting-age population (CVAP, 2020–24). Officials: Open States, names shown only with a current term (checked October 9, 2026). Districts: Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts); legislators: Open States and congress-legislators. How Town Hall works →