Jackson County taxpayers paid $622,856 in County School Facility Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $612,659.
Over the past 12 months, Jackson County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $6.7 million in County School Facility Tax.
The County School Facility Tax is a local sales tax that funds school construction and repairs. The tax is typically imposed at a rate of up to 1%. Authorized in Illinois in 2007, it has since then been adopted by over 60 counties. The tax is often viewed as a way to support schools without raising property taxes.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $622,856 | 1.7% |
| May | $612,659 | -1.8% |
| April | $624,110 | 25.8% |
| March | $495,966 | 3.7% |
| February | $478,064 | -23.2% |
| January | $622,795 | 16.9% |
| December 2024 | $532,595 | -0.7% |
| November 2024 | $536,344 | -0.7% |
| October 2024 | $540,172 | 0.9% |
| September 2024 | $535,366 | 2.9% |
| August 2024 | $520,388 | -2.1% |
| July 2024 | $531,453 | -2.5% |
| June 2024 | $545,161 | – |
