State law requires local governments to self-report financial records each year, including the number of employees whose paychecks come from taxpayers. Employees per capita is calculated to compare staffs across cities and villages.
Where does your city rank?
5 Northwest Illinois cities with the fewest public employees
Rank
City/Town/Village
County
Population
Total Employees
% of Employees Per Capita
1
Village of Cedarville
Stephenson
741
4
0.54 %
2
Village of Ridott
Stephenson
164
1
0.61 %
3
City of Amboy
Lee
2,394
15
0.63 %
4
City of Fulton
Whiteside
3,360
21
0.62 %
5
City of Byron
Ogle
3,625
24
0.66 %