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.
These figures come from official town and state documents, summarized for clarity. Always check the source for exact numbers. ← Back to Plymouth Town Watch