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 $12,981.
Over the past 12 months, Ford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $103,448 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 | $11,148 | -14.1% |
| January | $12,981 | 34.6% |
| December 2024 | $9,643 | 30.7% |
| November 2024 | $7,378 | -31% |
| October 2024 | $10,693 | 52.2% |
| September 2024 | $7,027 | -24% |
| August 2024 | $9,247 | 7.4% |
| July 2024 | $8,613 | 21.8% |
| June 2024 | $7,071 | -2.2% |
| May 2024 | $7,228 | -0.5% |
| April 2024 | $7,263 | 40.9% |
| March 2024 | $5,156 | 2.8% |
| February 2024 | $5,017 | - |
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