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Prairie State Taxes: Crawford County residents rank 87th in total sales taxes paid for February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Crawford County taxpayers ranked 87th in total sales taxes paid per county in February, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $79,161 in sales taxes during February.

The county ranked 85th in the Prairie State the month before, with $94,707 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Crawford County residents in February came from the Countywide Sales Tax.

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.

February Crawford County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Countywide Sales Tax [55.6%]County Sales Tax [44.4%]

February Sales Tax Revenues by Type in Crawford County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$44,047-17.7%
County Sales Tax$35,114-14.7%

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