State law requires local governments to self-report financial records each year, including the number of employees whose paychecks come from taxpayers. Employees per capita is calculated to compare staffs across cities and villages.
Where does your city rank?
5 Southern Illinois cities with the fewest public employees
Rank
City/Town/Village
County
Population
Total Employees
% of Employees Per Capita
1
Village of Buncombe
Johnson
186
1
0.54 %
2
Village of Joppa
Massac
341
2
0.59 %
3
City of Cairo
Alexander
2,996
28
0.93 %
4
Village of Goreville
Johnson
1,069
10
0.94 %
5
City of Anna
Union
4,442
44
0.99 %
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