Jackson County taxpayers paid just under $1.9 million 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 just under $1.8 million.
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 Jackson County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,852,718 | 4% |
| 2023 | $1,781,343 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | $1,777,367 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $1,737,893 | 20.9% |
| 2020 | $1,437,055 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $1,400,782 | -10.2% |
| 2018 | $1,559,292 | – |
