Wabash County taxpayers paid $17,371 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $14,646.
Over the past 12 months, Wabash County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $156,362 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $17,371 | 18.6% |
| May | $14,646 | -7% |
| April | $15,752 | 13.8% |
| March | $13,845 | -7.4% |
| February | $14,953 | -9.6% |
| January | $16,535 | 55.6% |
| December 2024 | $10,626 | 0.6% |
| November 2024 | $10,558 | -0.3% |
| October 2024 | $10,585 | -11% |
| September 2024 | $11,895 | 34.4% |
| August 2024 | $8,849 | -17.7% |
| July 2024 | $10,747 | 45.3% |
| June 2024 | $7,399 | – |
