Pope County taxpayers paid $37,824 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $63,081.
Over the past 12 months, Pope County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $330,599 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $37,824 | -40% |
| April | $63,081 | 66.2% |
| March | $37,950 | 23.2% |
| February | $30,805 | -17.6% |
| January | $37,383 | 72.5% |
| December 2024 | $21,671 | -9% |
| November 2024 | $23,818 | 21.1% |
| October 2024 | $19,665 | 29.5% |
| September 2024 | $15,187 | 3.3% |
| August 2024 | $14,704 | -38.7% |
| July 2024 | $23,979 | 429.1% |
| June 2024 | $4,532 | -76.2% |
| May 2024 | $19,064 | – |
