Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $29,382.
Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $272,541 in 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $25,899 | -11.9% |
| January | $29,382 | 31.2% |
| December 2024 | $22,396 | -26.1% |
| November 2024 | $30,299 | 18.1% |
| October 2024 | $25,657 | 25.8% |
| September 2024 | $20,402 | 8.5% |
| August 2024 | $18,809 | 6.3% |
| July 2024 | $17,688 | -19% |
| June 2024 | $21,833 | 2.5% |
| May 2024 | $21,294 | 14.3% |
| April 2024 | $18,628 | -8% |
| March 2024 | $20,254 | -17.5% |
| February 2024 | $24,557 | - |
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