Sangamon County taxpayers paid $235,102 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $221,280.
Over the past 12 months, Sangamon County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $2.4 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $235,102 | 6.2% |
| May | $221,280 | -10.7% |
| April | $247,745 | 34% |
| March | $184,905 | -0.9% |
| February | $186,619 | -14.1% |
| January | $217,291 | 23.8% |
| December 2024 | $175,459 | -1.7% |
| November 2024 | $178,527 | -1.8% |
| October 2024 | $181,812 | -18.4% |
| September 2024 | $222,888 | 29.9% |
| August 2024 | $171,650 | 1.2% |
| July 2024 | $169,647 | -6.6% |
| June 2024 | $181,610 | – |
