Kankakee County taxpayers paid $412,193 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $428,014.
Over the past 12 months, Kankakee County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $4.7 million in 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.
Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Kankakee County Over Last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $412,193 | -3.7% |
| April | $428,014 | 24.5% |
| March | $343,729 | -4.6% |
| February | $360,173 | -16.2% |
| January | $429,670 | 16.7% |
| December 2024 | $368,222 | -6.5% |
| November 2024 | $393,684 | 3.4% |
| October 2024 | $380,674 | -8% |
| September 2024 | $413,761 | 10% |
| August 2024 | $376,126 | 3.1% |
| July 2024 | $364,785 | -11.6% |
| June 2024 | $412,865 | 9.6% |
| May 2024 | $376,773 | – |
