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Pike County collects $33,675 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Pike County taxpayers paid $33,675 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $30,893.

Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $411,094 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
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$33,6759%
February$30,893-14.5%
January$36,114-2%
December 2024$36,867-6.2%
November 2024$39,2984.6%
October 2024$37,56410.9%
September 2024$33,8749.7%
August 2024$30,880-4.3%
July 2024$32,270-3.9%
June 2024$33,576-0.1%
May 2024$33,6103.5%
April 2024$32,4739.8%
March 2024$29,587-

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