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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

Joliet, IL

Population: 150,221 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)

D
40/100

Below average — significant fiscal challenges in multiple areas

Total Spending
$2.8B
Per Capita
$18,675
Total Revenue
$2.0B
Total Debt
$639.9M

Spending Breakdown

Other
42.9%$1.2B
Utilities
18.2%$510.8M
Housing & Community Development
17.6%$494.5M
Public Welfare
11.3%$318.1M
Hospitals
2.6%$72.9M
Parks & Recreation
2.5%$69.0M
Health
2.4%$67.6M
Fire Protection
1.1%$31.2M
Highways & Roads
0.9%$24.8M
Sewerage
0.5%$14.1M

Spending data sourced from the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Per-capita comparisons use the Lincoln Institute's Fiscally Standardized Cities methodology for fair cross-city benchmarking.

Revenue Sources

Sales Tax
2.5%$48.5M
Income Tax
7.7%$151.1M
Intergovernmental
92.3%$1.8B
Charges & Fees
16.5%$323.8M
Other
26.2%$515.0M

Per Capita Spending by Department

Fire Protection$208/person
Highways & Roads$165/person
Parks & Recreation$459/person
Health$450/person

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)37/100
Debt Burden (20%)0/100
Pension Funding (20%)76/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)69/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)0/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

Debt Overview

Total Debt$639.9M
Long-Term Debt$541.6M
Debt Per Capita$4,260
Cash & Securities$63.2M

Compare Cities

See how Joliet stacks up against another city.

vs Chicago, ILvs Aurora, ILvs Naperville, IL
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023). Population from American Community Survey.

Other Cities in Illinois

Chicago, IL

Pop. 2.7M

C
Total Spending
$94.0B
Per Capita
$34,551

Aurora, IL

Pop. 181K

A
Total Spending
$2.8B
Per Capita
$15,301

Naperville, IL

Pop. 149K

D
Total Spending
$2.3B
Per Capita
$15,751

Rockford, IL

Pop. 148K

C
Total Spending
$2.9B
Per Capita
$19,348

Compare Joliet With

Chicago, IL

Spending: $34,551/person · Grade: C

Aurora, IL

Spending: $15,301/person · Grade: A

Naperville, IL

Spending: $15,751/person · Grade: D

Rockford, IL

Spending: $19,348/person · Grade: C

Frequently Asked Questions

Joliet, IL spends $18,675 per resident, based on total expenditures of $2.8B for a population of 150,221. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of D (40/100).

Joliet, IL has total expenditures of $2.8B and total revenue of $2.0B. The city carries $639.9M in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.

Joliet, IL employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.

Joliet, IL has a Fiscal Health Score of D (40/100). This score evaluates budget balance, debt burden, pension funding, spending efficiency, revenue diversity, and 3-year fiscal trajectory compared to peer cities of similar population.

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