How Does Joliet, IL Spend Tax Money?
Joliet, IL spends $18,675 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.8B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($459/person), Health ($450/person), Fire Protection ($208/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (40/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $18,675 |
| Total Revenue | $2.0B |
| Total Debt | $639.9M |
| Population | 150,221 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 40/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$459/person
Health$450/person
Fire Protection$208/person
Highways & Roads$165/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.