Livingston County taxpayers paid approximately $1.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just over $1.4 million.
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 Livingston County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,458,868 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | $1,412,403 | 4.4% |
| 2022 | $1,353,233 | 9% |
| 2021 | $1,242,061 | 24.6% |
| 2020 | $996,731 | 10.5% |
| 2019 | $902,390 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | $966,910 | – |
