Menard County taxpayers paid $23,785 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $25,858.
Over the past 12 months, Menard County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $318,986 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| March | $23,785 | -8% |
| February | $25,858 | -15.8% |
| January | $30,712 | 19.3% |
| December 2024 | $25,739 | -9.5% |
| November 2024 | $28,441 | 22.9% |
| October 2024 | $23,145 | 5.7% |
| September 2024 | $21,904 | -4.7% |
| August 2024 | $22,989 | -21.3% |
| July 2024 | $29,219 | -13% |
| June 2024 | $33,585 | 9.9% |
| May 2024 | $30,571 | 32.7% |
| April 2024 | $23,038 | 16.3% |
| March 2024 | $19,813 | – |
