Richland County taxpayers paid $513,655 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 $508,395.
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 Richland County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $513,655 | 1% |
| 2023 | $508,395 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | $508,697 | 11.8% |
| 2021 | $455,020 | 23.3% |
| 2020 | $368,911 | 9.3% |
| 2019 | $337,537 | -12.5% |
| 2018 | $385,679 | – |
