Rock Island County taxpayers paid $7,213 in County Automobile Renting Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Automobile Renting Tax collection stood at $8,664.
Over the past 12 months, Rock Island County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $125,525 in County Automobile Renting Tax.
The County Automobile Renting 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $7,213 | -16.8% |
| January | $8,664 | -3.2% |
| December 2024 | $8,953 | -21.3% |
| November 2024 | $11,380 | 8% |
| October 2024 | $10,540 | -12.1% |
| September 2024 | $11,992 | -14.4% |
| August 2024 | $14,008 | 16% |
| July 2024 | $12,080 | 0.9% |
| June 2024 | $11,972 | 19.2% |
| May 2024 | $10,044 | -0.3% |
| April 2024 | $10,075 | 17.1% |
| March 2024 | $8,604 | 10.4% |
| February 2024 | $7,794 | – |
