Clinton County taxpayers ranked 62nd in total sales taxes paid per county in May, according to Illinois tax records.
In total, residents paid $274,262 in sales taxes during May.
The county ranked 59th in the Prairie State the month before, with $299,190 spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Clinton County residents in May came from the 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.
| Type of Tax | Total Amount Collected | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Countywide Sales Tax | $154,634 | -2.9% |
| County Sales Tax | $119,629 | -14.5% |
