Adams County taxpayers paid $205,515 in County Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $132,131.
Over the past 12 months, Adams County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $205,515 | 55.5% |
| January | $132,131 | 2.7% |
| December 2024 | $128,610 | -3.3% |
| November 2024 | $132,985 | 8.9% |
| October 2024 | $122,085 | 4.4% |
| September 2024 | $116,950 | 7.4% |
| August 2024 | $108,905 | 5.3% |
| July 2024 | $103,413 | -32.3% |
| June 2024 | $152,678 | 43.8% |
| May 2024 | $106,146 | -10.2% |
| April 2024 | $118,155 | -1.7% |
| March 2024 | $120,184 | 27.7% |
| February 2024 | $94,128 | – |
