Knox County taxpayers paid $65,063 in County Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $47,582.
Over the past 12 months, Knox County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $576,143 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $65,063 | 36.7% |
| July | $47,582 | -6.6% |
| June | $50,943 | -1.5% |
| May | $51,707 | -8.7% |
| April | $56,614 | 16.1% |
| March | $48,770 | -7.1% |
| February | $52,495 | 18.2% |
| January | $44,407 | 18.2% |
| December 2024 | $37,581 | -18.2% |
| November 2024 | $45,958 | 20.6% |
| October 2024 | $38,099 | 3.2% |
| September 2024 | $36,924 | 5.1% |
| August 2024 | $35,133 | – |
