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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Prairie State Sales Taxes: McLean County residents paid 24th-largest sum in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McLean County taxpayers paid the 24th largest sum in sales taxes in June, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $929,755 in sales taxes during June.

The county ranked 20th in the Prairie State the month before, with $972,779 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by McLean County residents in June 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.

June McLean County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Countywide Sales Tax [85.7%]County Sales Tax [14.3%]

June Sales Tax Revenues by Type in McLean County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$796,752-5.7%
County Sales Tax$133,0043.8%

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