Randolph County taxpayers paid $970,547 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 $946,591.
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 Randolph County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $970,547 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $946,591 | 2% |
| 2022 | $927,825 | -4.3% |
| 2021 | $969,058 | 20.8% |
| 2020 | $802,229 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | $775,354 | -12.9% |
| 2018 | $890,340 | – |
