Bureau County taxpayers paid $78,526 in Countywide Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $70,741.
Over the past 12 months, Bureau County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $919,278 in Countywide Sales Tax.
The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments’ use.
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.
Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Bureau County Over Last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $78,526 | 11% |
| March | $70,741 | -0.2% |
| February | $70,907 | -16.1% |
| January | $84,471 | 11.6% |
| December 2024 | $75,676 | -7.1% |
| November 2024 | $81,433 | 7.6% |
| October 2024 | $75,675 | -1% |
| September 2024 | $76,419 | 3.2% |
| August 2024 | $74,018 | 1.2% |
| July 2024 | $73,133 | -9.5% |
| June 2024 | $80,810 | 4.3% |
| May 2024 | $77,469 | 7.8% |
| April 2024 | $71,861 | – |
