Hardin County taxpayers paid $86,675 in County Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $90,099.
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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,675 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | $90,099 | 61.6% |
| 2022 | $55,755 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | $55,562 | 18.6% |
| 2020 | $46,851 | 12.4% |
| 2019 | $41,680 | -28.3% |
| 2018 | $58,144 | – |
