Jersey County taxpayers paid just over $2 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County School Facility Tax collection stood just under $2 million.
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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,034,492 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $1,973,115 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $1,931,348 | 5.6% |
| 2021 | $1,829,123 | 30% |
| 2020 | $1,406,904 | 12.1% |
| 2019 | $1,255,076 | -11.9% |
| 2018 | $1,424,249 | – |
