Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $19,614.
Over the past 12 months, Hamilton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $179,675 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 | $19,575 | -0.2% |
| January | $19,614 | 60.1% |
| December 2024 | $12,249 | -38% |
| November 2024 | $19,743 | 45.8% |
| October 2024 | $13,540 | 21.3% |
| September 2024 | $11,163 | -23% |
| August 2024 | $14,499 | -3% |
| July 2024 | $14,955 | 21.8% |
| June 2024 | $12,280 | -16.6% |
| May 2024 | $14,716 | 3.9% |
| April 2024 | $14,159 | 7.4% |
| March 2024 | $13,182 | -16.6% |
| February 2024 | $15,805 | - |
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