Pulaski County spent $2,332 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 Southern Illinois counties
Rank
County
Population
Total spending
Spending per capita
1
Pulaski
6,161
$14,366,471
$2,332
2
Massac
14,658
$24,478,985
$1,670
3
Union
17,212
$27,743,382
$1,612
4
Alexander
9,327
$10,771,768
$1,155
5
Hardin
4,024
$3,504,908
$871
6
Pope
4,470
$2,309,114
$517
7
Johnson
12,902
$6,438,254
$499
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