Franklin County taxpayers paid $66,843 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $61,189.
Over the past 12 months, Franklin County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $578,002 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 | $66,843 | 9.2% |
| May | $61,189 | -1.6% |
| April | $62,184 | 18.2% |
| March | $52,588 | 31.8% |
| February | $39,898 | -18.9% |
| January | $49,173 | 17.7% |
| December 2024 | $41,781 | -8.3% |
| November 2024 | $45,560 | 20% |
| October 2024 | $37,958 | 2.1% |
| September 2024 | $37,172 | -2.7% |
| August 2024 | $38,208 | -15.9% |
| July 2024 | $45,448 | 9.2% |
| June 2024 | $41,617 | – |
