Clark County taxpayers paid $496,692 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $491,016.
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.
Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Clark County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $496,692 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $491,016 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | $495,566 | 18% |
| 2021 | $420,134 | 29.4% |
| 2020 | $324,686 | 5% |
| 2019 | $309,256 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | $331,680 | – |
