McLean County Times

McLean County taxpayers paid the 20th largest sum in sales taxes in May, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $972,779 in sales taxes during May.

The county also ranked 20th in the Prairie State the month before, with $948,200 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by McLean County residents in May came from the Countywide Sales Tax.

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.

Type of Tax	Total Amount Collected	% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax	$844,700	2.9%
County Sales Tax	$128,079	0.5%