Coles County taxpayers paid $66,636 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $75,521.
Over the past 12 months, Coles County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $732,943 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 | $66,636 | -11.8% |
| April | $75,521 | 17.6% |
| March | $64,202 | 11.6% |
| February | $57,551 | -17.2% |
| January | $69,503 | 29.5% |
| December 2024 | $53,679 | -11.8% |
| November 2024 | $60,847 | -19.6% |
| October 2024 | $75,714 | 30.1% |
| September 2024 | $58,185 | 8.6% |
| August 2024 | $53,577 | 8.2% |
| July 2024 | $49,537 | 3.2% |
| June 2024 | $47,991 | -8.1% |
| May 2024 | $52,194 | – |
