Madison County taxpayers paid the 11th largest sum in sales taxes in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
In total, residents paid just under $37.2 million in sales taxes during 2024.
The county ranked 10th in the Prairie State the year before, with just under $35.3 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Madison County residents in 2024 came from the Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax.
The Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions’ use.
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.
2024 Madison County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax | $13,941,545 | 6.4% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $11,636,309 | 4.9% |
| County Flood Protection Tax | $9,185,664 | 4.3% |
| County Sales Tax | $2,390,887 | 4.6% |
