Some people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease â such as emphysema â develop a slight barrel chest in the later stages of the disease. It occurs because the lungs are chronically overinflated with air, so the rib cage stays partially expanded all the time.
Westlake, OH Sales Tax Rate. The current total local sales tax rate in Westlake, OH is 8.000%. The December 2016 total local sales tax rate was also 8.000%.
The countyâs average effective property tax rate is the second highest in the state at just over 2.7%. In Rockford the rate is even higher at over 3.13%. St. Clair County. St. Clair County levies taxes on real estate to support the county government, as well as cities and schools.