Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $41,181.
Over the past 12 months, Crawford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $354,433 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $35,114 | -14.7% |
| January | $41,181 | 41% |
| December 2024 | $29,204 | -3% |
| November 2024 | $30,120 | -2.1% |
| October 2024 | $30,763 | 14% |
| September 2024 | $26,974 | 12.6% |
| August 2024 | $23,965 | -19.3% |
| July 2024 | $29,703 | 15.1% |
| June 2024 | $25,810 | -4.1% |
| May 2024 | $26,910 | -4.5% |
| April 2024 | $28,193 | 6.4% |
| March 2024 | $26,496 | -43.2% |
| February 2024 | $46,638 | - |
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