Scott County taxpayers paid $95,781 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $90,332.
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 Scott County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,781 | 6% |
| 2023 | $90,332 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | $85,260 | 10.2% |
| 2021 | $77,398 | 28.6% |
| 2020 | $60,182 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | $61,596 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | $64,308 | – |
