Madison County taxpayers paid $261,933 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $265,754.
Over the past 12 months, Madison County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $261,933 | -1.4% |
| February | $265,754 | -1.2% |
| January | $268,880 | 27% |
| December 2024 | $211,658 | 1.2% |
| November 2024 | $209,084 | 4.3% |
| October 2024 | $200,462 | -1.9% |
| September 2024 | $204,253 | 2% |
| August 2024 | $200,240 | -0.9% |
| July 2024 | $202,082 | 1% |
| June 2024 | $200,024 | 5.6% |
| May 2024 | $189,481 | -1.6% |
| April 2024 | $192,622 | 8.1% |
| March 2024 | $178,197 | – |
