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 $214,089.
Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.1 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $194,053 | -9.4% |
| April | $214,089 | 27.2% |
| March | $168,269 | 0.4% |
| February | $167,637 | -13.7% |
| January | $194,310 | 30.9% |
| December 2024 | $148,494 | -18.9% |
| November 2024 | $183,161 | 11.8% |
| October 2024 | $163,829 | 11.1% |
| September 2024 | $147,513 | -4.5% |
| August 2024 | $154,443 | 4.7% |
| July 2024 | $147,467 | -25.6% |
| June 2024 | $198,259 | 0.2% |
| May 2024 | $197,782 | - |
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