Jackson County taxpayers paid $63,472 in County Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $76,134.
Over the past 12 months, Jackson County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $809,197 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $63,472 | -16.6% |
| January | $76,134 | 13.7% |
| December 2024 | $66,948 | -0.6% |
| November 2024 | $67,362 | <0.1% |
| October 2024 | $67,336 | 8.4% |
| September 2024 | $62,112 | -14.9% |
| August 2024 | $72,978 | 7.5% |
| July 2024 | $67,867 | -0.6% |
| June 2024 | $68,246 | 12.6% |
| May 2024 | $60,611 | -18.4% |
| April 2024 | $74,323 | 20.2% |
| March 2024 | $61,808 | -39.4% |
| February 2024 | $101,993 | – |
