Calhoun County spent $1,266 per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
State law requires local governments to self-report financial records each year, including revenue, spending and debt. Spending per capita is calculated to compare budget habits across counties.
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Spending in Metro East counties
Rank
County
Population
Total spending
Spending per capita
1
Calhoun
4,899
$6,204,250
$1,266
2
St. Clair
270,259
$151,739,559
$561
3
Jersey
22,025
$10,684,238
$485
4
Madison
265,759
$123,767,575
$466
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