Wayne County spent $1,596 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 Southeast Illinois counties
Rank
County
Population
Total spending
Spending per capita
1
Wayne
16,423
$26,211,138
$1,596
2
Wabash
11,492
$12,038,033
$1,048
3
White
14,374
$9,276,329
$645
4
Gallatin
5,589
$3,529,641
$632
5
Saline
24,913
$12,739,851
$511
6
Edwards
6,971
$3,024,590
$434
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