Ogle County taxpayers paid $109,707 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $104,072.
Over the past 12 months, Ogle County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $109,707 | 5.4% |
| February | $104,072 | -8.2% |
| January | $113,333 | 0.8% |
| December 2024 | $112,426 | 20.4% |
| November 2024 | $93,400 | 6.7% |
| October 2024 | $87,556 | -28.4% |
| September 2024 | $122,254 | 46.7% |
| August 2024 | $83,315 | -15.6% |
| July 2024 | $98,696 | -2.8% |
| June 2024 | $101,590 | 31.1% |
| May 2024 | $77,495 | -7.8% |
| April 2024 | $84,038 | 13.6% |
| March 2024 | $73,976 | – |
