Bureau County taxpayers paid $47,322 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $38,312.
Over the past 12 months, Bureau County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $490,963 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 | $47,322 | 23.5% |
| April | $38,312 | -11.9% |
| March | $43,496 | -5.4% |
| February | $45,984 | -1.1% |
| January | $46,490 | 26.4% |
| December 2024 | $36,767 | -31.5% |
| November 2024 | $53,662 | 31.3% |
| October 2024 | $40,873 | 24.8% |
| September 2024 | $32,745 | -6.3% |
| August 2024 | $34,932 | 6.3% |
| July 2024 | $32,856 | -12.4% |
| June 2024 | $37,524 | 6.6% |
| May 2024 | $35,214 | – |
