Jersey County taxpayers paid $197,140 in County School Facility Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $187,061.
Over the past 12 months, Jersey County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $197,140 | 5.4% |
| April | $187,061 | 18.8% |
| March | $157,407 | -1.8% |
| February | $160,223 | -18.5% |
| January | $196,520 | 14.9% |
| December 2024 | $171,063 | -6.3% |
| November 2024 | $182,494 | 7.7% |
| October 2024 | $169,453 | -3.5% |
| September 2024 | $175,641 | 4% |
| August 2024 | $168,893 | -0.3% |
| July 2024 | $169,446 | -10.5% |
| June 2024 | $189,220 | 16.7% |
| May 2024 | $162,106 | – |
