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Crawford County ranks 86th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Crawford County taxpayers ranked 86th in total sales taxes paid per county in May, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $105,040 in sales taxes during May.

The county ranked 81st in the Prairie State the month before, with $127,855 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Crawford County residents in May 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.

May Crawford County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Countywide Sales Tax [56%]County Sales Tax [44%]

May Sales Tax Revenues by Type in Crawford County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$58,819-15.8%
County Sales Tax$46,221-20.3%

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