Jackson County spent $543 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 Greater Carbondale counties
Rank
County
Population
Total spending
Spending per capita
1
Jackson
58,870
$31,987,939
$543
2
Williamson
67,560
$32,273,301
$478
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