How Does Elgin, IL Spend Tax Money?
Elgin, IL spends $14,229 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.6B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,641/person), Fire Protection ($222/person), Highways & Roads ($116/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (58/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $14,229 |
| Total Revenue | $603.5M |
| Total Debt | $70.4M |
| Population | 114,190 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 58/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,641/person
Fire Protection$222/person
Highways & Roads$116/person
Education$53/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.