Jefferson County taxpayers paid $137,245 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $136,183.
Over the past 12 months, Jefferson County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 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 | $137,245 | 0.8% |
| April | $136,183 | 8% |
| March | $126,136 | 22.7% |
| February | $102,778 | -12.4% |
| January | $117,362 | 17.2% |
| December 2024 | $100,123 | -13.5% |
| November 2024 | $115,726 | 13.3% |
| October 2024 | $102,106 | -13.8% |
| September 2024 | $118,484 | 19.7% |
| August 2024 | $98,984 | -9% |
| July 2024 | $108,762 | 9.2% |
| June 2024 | $99,575 | -1% |
| May 2024 | $100,599 | – |
