LaSalle County taxpayers paid $199,658 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 $189,088.
Over the past 12 months, LaSalle County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $2 million 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 | $199,658 | 5.6% |
| April | $189,088 | 11.2% |
| March | $170,008 | -6.7% |
| February | $182,247 | -5.1% |
| January | $191,977 | 26.8% |
| December 2024 | $151,389 | -7.2% |
| November 2024 | $163,147 | 9.7% |
| October 2024 | $148,665 | -6.7% |
| September 2024 | $159,373 | -4.4% |
| August 2024 | $166,651 | 2.4% |
| July 2024 | $162,687 | -1.2% |
| June 2024 | $164,649 | 12.3% |
| May 2024 | $146,581 | – |
