Putnam County taxpayers ranked 94th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
In total, residents paid $498,028 in sales taxes during 2024.
The county ranked 92nd in the Prairie State the year before, with $607,474 spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Putnam County residents in 2024 came from the 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.
2024 Putnam County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Countywide Sales Tax | $368,113 | -18.8% |
| County Sales Tax | $129,915 | -15.7% |
