Putnam County taxpayers paid $129,915 in County Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $154,041.
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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129,915 | -15.7% |
| 2023 | $154,041 | -23.2% |
| 2022 | $200,467 | 55.7% |
| 2021 | $128,787 | 37.5% |
| 2020 | $93,651 | 19.8% |
| 2019 | $78,186 | -29% |
| 2018 | $110,164 | – |
