Clinton County taxpayers paid $119,628 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $139,951.
Over the past 12 months, Clinton County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 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 | $119,628 | -14.5% |
| April | $139,951 | 179.5% |
| March | $50,072 | -67.3% |
| February | $153,170 | 70.2% |
| January | $90,015 | 17.8% |
| December 2024 | $76,423 | -30.1% |
| November 2024 | $109,256 | 39.4% |
| October 2024 | $78,373 | -7.8% |
| September 2024 | $85,029 | 14.8% |
| August 2024 | $74,063 | -10.1% |
| July 2024 | $82,420 | -2.5% |
| June 2024 | $84,534 | 2% |
| May 2024 | $82,858 | – |
