Warren County taxpayers paid $46,386 in County Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $44,810.
Over the past 12 months, Warren County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $559,175 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 | $46,386 | 3.5% |
| July | $44,810 | 5% |
| June | $42,660 | -10.8% |
| May | $47,812 | -0.5% |
| April | $48,056 | 26.9% |
| March | $37,866 | -10.6% |
| February | $42,368 | -23.9% |
| January | $55,658 | 7.3% |
| December 2024 | $51,892 | -13.4% |
| November 2024 | $59,940 | 23.4% |
| October 2024 | $48,588 | 46.6% |
| September 2024 | $33,139 | 1.4% |
| August 2024 | $32,694 | – |
