Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $159,735.
Over the past 12 months, Rock Island County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $138,383 | -13.4% |
| July | $159,735 | -2.1% |
| June | $163,151 | -4.5% |
| May | $170,865 | 4% |
| April | $164,275 | 27.5% |
| March | $128,862 | -3.5% |
| February | $133,562 | 4.8% |
| January | $127,469 | 80.5% |
| December 2024 | $70,639 | -87.1% |
| November 2024 | $548,758 | 699% |
| October 2024 | $68,682 | -85.8% |
| September 2024 | $482,065 | 566.7% |
| August 2024 | $72,302 | - |
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