Pike County taxpayers paid $43,964 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $41,872.
Over the past 12 months, Pike County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $439,322 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 Pike County Over Last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $43,964 | 5% |
| May | $41,872 | -0.4% |
| April | $42,051 | 24.9% |
| March | $33,675 | 9% |
| February | $30,893 | -14.5% |
| January | $36,114 | -2% |
| December 2024 | $36,867 | -6.2% |
| November 2024 | $39,298 | 4.6% |
| October 2024 | $37,564 | 10.9% |
| September 2024 | $33,874 | 9.7% |
| August 2024 | $30,880 | -4.3% |
| July 2024 | $32,270 | -3.9% |
| June 2024 | $33,576 | – |
