Iroquois County taxpayers paid $753,795 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $728,994.
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.
Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Iroquois County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $753,795 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $728,994 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $723,296 | -6% |
| 2021 | $769,365 | 50.4% |
| 2020 | $511,506 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | $494,828 | -8.5% |
| 2018 | $541,027 | – |
