Pope County taxpayers ranked 96th in total sales taxes paid per county in May, according to Illinois tax records.
In total, residents paid $49,795 in sales taxes during May.
The county ranked 93rd in the Prairie State the month before, with $74,838 spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Pope County residents in May 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.
| Type of Tax | Total Amount Collected | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| County Sales Tax | $37,824 | -40% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $11,971 | 1.8% |
