Pope County taxpayers ranked 100th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
In total, residents paid $304,958 in sales taxes during 2024.
The county also ranked 100th in the Prairie State the year before, with $297,412 spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Pope County residents in 2024 came from the 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.
2024 Pope County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| County Sales Tax | $226,680 | 3.5% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $78,278 | <-0.1% |
