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Town Hall · Driftwood

Driftwood spent more per resident in 2022 than 74% of similar cities

Driftwood’s borough government spent $41,000 on day-to-day services in the year to December 31, 2022, about $719 per resident. Water and other utilities ($87,000) are counted separately.

Day-to-day spending, 2022
$41,000
year to December 31, 2022
Per resident, 2022
$719
In 2022: $719, more than 74% of 574 similar cities
Long-term debt
Not reported
end of 2022, reported
Borough staff, 2022
0
full-time · 3 part-time · March payroll $2,204
Typical tax bill
$800
0.84% of home value · PA 1.30%

What stands out about how Driftwood is run

Read from the borough’s budget and official records.

Spends more than most similar citiesIn 2022: $719 per resident, more than 74% of 574 similar cities.Runs its own water & sewer74% of day-to-day spending goes to water, sewer and trash (2022).A shared school districtShares Cameron County School District with 6+ other towns.Lower tax billsThe typical bill is $800 a year: 0.84% of the home’s value, vs 1.30% across Pennsylvania.
Compared with similar places

$719 per resident in 2022: more than 74% of them

Driftwood’s day-to-day spending in 2022 ($719 per resident, hospital and utilities left out) against 574 Pennsylvania cities of under 2,500 that don’t run their own schools: the median was $483, and the middle half spent $300–$726. Driftwood spent more than 74% of them.

Middle half of the group, $300–$726Median $483Driftwood

Includes sewer and trash ($8,000), 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
574

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

Your share of the 2022 budget

About $719 per resident a year, or $1.97 a day

Day-to-day services only. The biggest line: administration & buildings, at 29%.

Where the money comes from
Utility sales 51%From the state 19%Fees & charges 10%Property taxes 9%From other local governments 5%Income taxes 3%From the federal government 2%Other taxes & licenses 2%
Not in the receipt.Building projects $31,000. With these and the enterprises, the whole budget was $159,000.
Over the years

No trend yet

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

Property tax

The typical homeowner pays $800 a year

Every local property tax on the home: town, schools and county. About 0.84% of the home’s value, vs 1.30% across Pennsylvania.

What homes cost →

Typical yearly bill next door and statewide

Pennsylvania$3,311
Driftwood$800
$800
typical bill a year
0.84%
effective rate
$95,700
typical home value (Census)
Your own bill

The Housing page’s calculator splits a monthly payment into loan, tax and insurance at Driftwood’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 Driftwood’s Cost of living grade. Cost of living in Driftwood →

Who runs it

Who’s in charge in Driftwood

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

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

Cameron County School District

Driftwood’s K–12 school district, shared with Emporium, Gibson Township, Grove Township, Lumber Township, Portage Township and more. It’s its own government, with a budget separate from the town’s.

Schools in Driftwood →
$19,613
per pupil · PA $21,758
550
students
$3.3 million
long-term debt

Of the $19,613 per pupil, $10,649 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 26%State 65%Federal 9%

Pennsylvania districts overall: 55% local, 37% state, 8% federal.

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

Elections · 2024 general election

Driftwood’s votes are counted by county

Pennsylvania reports official results by county and precinct, not by borough, so there are no official results for Driftwood alone, and we don’t estimate them. These are Cameron County’s results.

President · Cameron County’s results2,219 votes · results as certified
Donald J TrumpDonald J TrumpRepublican74.5%1,654 votes
Kamala D HarrisKamala D HarrisDemocrat24.2%538 votes

Others: 1.2% (27 votes).

Most votes in Cameron County: Donald J Trump

Pennsylvania: Trump 50.4%, Harris 48.7%

The county’s page

100% of Driftwood lies in Cameron County. Every 2024 race in Cameron County is on the county’s page.

Cameron 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 Driftwood

From town hall to Washington

Every level of government that speaks for Driftwood.

2024 results ↑
  1. 1
    Your cityMayor & council
    Local officials aren’t on record yet.
  2. 2
    Pennsylvania HouseState representatives
    Marty Causer
  3. 3
    Pennsylvania SenateState senator
    Cris Dush
  4. 4
    GovernorStatewide
    Josh Shapiro
  5. 5
    U.S. HouseYour representative in Congress
    Glenn Thompson
  6. 6
    U.S. SenateBoth represent all of Pennsylvania
    John FettermanDavid McCormick

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

Reach Driftwood’s government

Neighbors add phone numbers and hours to the Handbook.

The Handbook →

Questions about Driftwood’s government

How much does Driftwood spend per resident?

About $719 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 $719 was more than 74% of 574 Pennsylvania cities of under 2,500 that don’t run their own schools.

What is the property tax rate in Driftwood?

Homeowners report a typical bill of $800 a year (Census ACS, 2020–24), about 0.84% of the typical home’s value, vs 1.30% across Pennsylvania. For the official rate per $1,000 of assessed value, see the borough’s assessor.

Who runs Driftwood’s government?

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

How did Driftwood vote in 2024?

Pennsylvania counts votes by county and precinct, not by borough, so there are no official results for Driftwood alone. Cameron County, where 100% of Driftwood lies, voted Trump 74.5%, Harris 24.2% for president; its page has every race.

How many people work for Driftwood?

0 full-time and 3 part-time employees in March 2022, with a March payroll of $2,204 (about $26,448 a year if every month were the same), as reported to the Census Bureau.

Who represents Driftwood in the state legislature?

State Senate District 25 (Cris Dush) and State House District 67 (Marty Causer). The House district also covers 58 other towns. Listed by Open States; districts from the Census Bureau.

Ask neighbors about Driftwood’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 →