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Randolph County collects $970,547 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

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
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$970,5472.5%
2023$946,5912%
2022$927,825-4.3%
2021$969,05820.8%
2020$802,2293.5%
2019$775,354-12.9%
2018$890,340-

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