Monroe County spent $2,789 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 Southwest Illinois counties
Rank
County
Population
Total spending
Spending per capita
1
Monroe
33,493
$93,417,318
$2,789
2
Randolph
32,621
$21,303,425
$653
3
Perry
22,350
$11,629,114
$520
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