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 DeKalb County cities with the fewest public employees
Rank
City/Town/Village
County
Population
Total Employees
% of Employees Per Capita
1
Village of Kingston
Dekalb
1,164
5
0.43 %
2
Cortland Town
Dekalb
4,326
27
0.62 %
3
Village of Kirkland
Dekalb
1,734
11
0.63 %
4
City of Sandwich
Dekalb
7,358
48
0.65 %
5
Village of Shabbona
Dekalb
900
7
0.78 %
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