Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $56,763.
Over the past 12 months, Monroe County's residents have collectively paid a total of $671,244 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $57,855 | 1.9% |
| February | $56,763 | -18.8% |
| January | $69,913 | 22.4% |
| December 2024 | $57,107 | -1.3% |
| November 2024 | $57,869 | 15.6% |
| October 2024 | $50,078 | -9.7% |
| September 2024 | $55,447 | 16.2% |
| August 2024 | $47,700 | -19.3% |
| July 2024 | $59,124 | 0.4% |
| June 2024 | $58,898 | 19.8% |
| May 2024 | $49,149 | -4.3% |
| April 2024 | $51,341 | 13.7% |
| March 2024 | $45,157 | - |
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