Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $8.6 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 McLean County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,060,734 | -5.8% |
| 2023 | $8,555,699 | 13.3% |
| 2022 | $7,554,640 | 16.8% |
| 2021 | $6,465,614 | 30.5% |
| 2020 | $4,956,088 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $4,845,414 | -7% |
| 2018 | $5,210,581 | - |
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Village of Carlock• Village of Danvers• Town of Normal• Illinois Department of Revenue• Village of Towanda• Village of Gridley• Village of Ellsworth• Lexington City• Village of Downs• Village of Cooksville• Village of Hudson• City of Bloomington• Village of Heyworth• Village of Arrowsmith• City of Chenoa• Village of Stanford• Village Of Saybrook• Village Of McLean• Village Of Bellflower• Twin Grove• Village Of Anchor
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