St. Clair County taxpayers paid the seventh largest sum in sales taxes in April, according to Illinois tax records.
In total, residents paid just over $5.2 million in sales taxes during April.
The county also ranked seventh in the Prairie State the month before, with approximately $4.3 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by St. Clair County residents in April 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.
| Type of Tax | Total Amount Collected | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax | $3,066,378 | 18.2% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $1,015,537 | 25.6% |
| County Flood Protection Tax | $792,087 | 26.3% |
| County Sales Tax | $315,878 | 27.2% |
| Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax | $50,532 | 23.6% |
