Henderson County taxpayers ranked 93rd in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
In total, residents paid $546,140 in sales taxes during 2024.
The county ranked 94th in the Prairie State the year before, with $517,953 spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Henderson County residents in 2024 came from the Special County Retailers Occupation Tax.
The Special County Retailers Occupation 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.
2024 Henderson County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $279,376 | 7.7% |
| County Sales Tax | $170,901 | 4.8% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $95,863 | 0.5% |
