Hancock County taxpayers ranked 89th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
In total, residents paid $796,585 in sales taxes during 2024.
The county ranked 90th in the Prairie State the year before, with $772,252 spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Hancock County residents in 2024 came from the 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.
2024 Hancock County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| County Sales Tax | $405,661 | 3.4% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $390,924 | 2.9% |
