Sales tax distributions released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission show continued growth for both the City of Sulphur and Murray County, with each posting higher returns than the same reporting period a year ago.
The June 8 distribution of sales tax collections primarily represents local tax receipts from April business activity.According to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, businesses remitting more than $2,500 per month in sales taxes file electronically, with the latest distribution reflecting sales from April 16-30 and estimated sales from May 1-15.
Statewide, Oklahoma cities and towns received $209.3 million in sales tax collections, an increase of more than $8.3 million compared to the $201 million distributed in June 2025. Cities and towns also received $41.4 million in use tax distributions. Counties shared in nearly $38 million in sales tax collections and $8.4 million in use tax distributions.
Locally, Sulphur received $319,081.77 in sales tax revenue, up from $296,823.86 during the same period last year. The increase of $22,257.91 represents a gain of approximately 7.5 percent.
Murray County also reported growth, receiving $378,230.85 in sales tax returns compared to $365,650.75 a year ago. The county’s increase totaled $12,580.10, or roughly 3.4 percent.
The City of Davis received $99,423.81 in sales tax revenue, slightly below the $100,394.06 distributed in June 2025. The decline amounted to $970.25, less than a one-percent decrease.
Dougherty recorded one of the largest percentage increases among local entities, receiving $628.57 compared to $297.52 a year earlier. While the dollar amount remains relatively small, the increase represented more than double last year’s distribution.
Use tax collections showed mixed results for local communities. Sulphur received $31,547.55 in use tax revenue, up from $27,123.78 during the same reporting period in 2025, an increase of approximately 16.3 percent.
Davis received $14,899.69 in use tax collections, down from $18,194.89 a year ago, a decrease of about 18.1 percent.
Sales tax distributions are often viewed as an indicator of local retail activity and consumer spending. The latest figures suggest continued economic growth in Sulphur and Murray County, while Davis remained relatively stable despite a slight decline in both sales and use tax returns.
