Where Plymouth's money goes

A plain-English look at what your town spends, what you pay, and how it's changing.

$335.2 million a year
That's what Plymouth spent across all town services.
41¢ of every dollar goes to schools.
Schools $137.3 million
41%
public schools — teachers, buildings, buses
Employee pensions & benefits $84.1 million
25%
retirement and health insurance for town & school staff
Public safety $47.2 million
14%
police, fire, and ambulance
Public works $21.1 million
6%
roads, snow plowing, trash, parks
General government $20.9 million
6%
town hall, clerk, finance, elections
State & county assessments $10.1 million
3%
required payments to the state and county
Culture & recreation $5.3 million
2%
library, parks, recreation programs
Debt interest $6.7 million
2%
interest on money borrowed for buildings & projects
Health & human services $2.5 million
1%
public health, senior & veterans services
Source: Plymouth FY2024 audited financial statements (audited actuals, FY2024). Figures are rounded for readability.
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