Carroll County taxpayers ranked 83rd in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
In total, residents paid approximately $1 million in sales taxes during 2024.
The county ranked 84th in the Prairie State the year before, with $984,796 spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Carroll County residents in 2024 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.
2024 Carroll County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Countywide Sales Tax | $385,700 | -0.5% |
| County Sales Tax | $335,464 | 11.3% |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $296,848 | 0.3% |
