Winnebago County spent $648 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 Metro Rockford counties
Rank
County
Population
Total spending
Spending per capita
1
Winnebago
295,266
$191,389,422
$648
2
Boone
54,165
$31,141,744
$575