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Lake County Gazette

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Big spenders: How much does your county spend?

Budget 11

Lake County spent $804 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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Lake County spending 

CountyPopulationTotal spendingSpending per capita
Lake710,368$571,020,461$804
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