Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $315,878.
Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $295,397 | -6.5% |
| April | $315,878 | 27.2% |
| March | $248,428 | 7.7% |
| February | $230,613 | -12.7% |
| January | $264,033 | 15.5% |
| December 2024 | $228,641 | -5.1% |
| November 2024 | $240,820 | 0.7% |
| October 2024 | $239,170 | 12.2% |
| September 2024 | $213,182 | -0.6% |
| August 2024 | $214,529 | -0.8% |
| July 2024 | $216,251 | -14% |
| June 2024 | $251,403 | 16.4% |
| May 2024 | $216,063 | - |
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