St. Clair County taxpayers paid $958,925 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $1 million.
Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $10.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax.
The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments’ 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.
Countywide Sales Tax Collected in St. Clair County Over Last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $958,925 | -5.6% |
| April | $1,015,540 | 25.6% |
| March | $808,426 | 5.5% |
| February | $766,579 | -20.8% |
| January | $968,221 | 13.1% |
| December 2024 | $856,002 | -9.4% |
| November 2024 | $944,450 | 17.6% |
| October 2024 | $803,195 | -3.4% |
| September 2024 | $831,130 | 3.6% |
| August 2024 | $802,196 | 2.8% |
| July 2024 | $780,427 | -8.3% |
| June 2024 | $850,914 | 5.3% |
| May 2024 | $808,012 | – |
