Christian County taxpayers paid $34,514 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $38,139.
Over the past 12 months, Christian County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $388,911 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $34,514 | -9.5% |
| May | $38,139 | 4.1% |
| April | $36,622 | 5.7% |
| March | $34,642 | -12.3% |
| February | $39,517 | -14.6% |
| January | $46,260 | 80.1% |
| December 2024 | $25,682 | -14% |
| November 2024 | $29,865 | 6.8% |
| October 2024 | $27,962 | 27.7% |
| September 2024 | $21,904 | -21.3% |
| August 2024 | $27,820 | 7.1% |
| July 2024 | $25,984 | 1.1% |
| June 2024 | $25,692 | – |
