Douglas County taxpayers paid $98,527 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 $93,118.
Over the past 12 months, Douglas County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $98,527 | 5.8% |
| May | $93,118 | -4.3% |
| April | $97,347 | 10.9% |
| March | $87,806 | -12.3% |
| February | $100,106 | -16.9% |
| January | $120,535 | 27% |
| December 2024 | $94,916 | -17.7% |
| November 2024 | $115,261 | 19.6% |
| October 2024 | $96,377 | 15.6% |
| September 2024 | $83,376 | 2.9% |
| August 2024 | $81,048 | -5.7% |
| July 2024 | $85,985 | -12.6% |
| June 2024 | $98,432 | – |
