Morgan County taxpayers paid $442,992 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 $426,578.
Over the past 12 months, Morgan County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $4.8 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 | $442,992 | 3.8% |
| May | $426,578 | -2.3% |
| April | $436,666 | 16.1% |
| March | $376,266 | 3.6% |
| February | $363,319 | -15.1% |
| January | $428,131 | 13.2% |
| December 2024 | $378,121 | -1.3% |
| November 2024 | $382,933 | 0.2% |
| October 2024 | $382,156 | 3.2% |
| September 2024 | $370,128 | -1.8% |
| August 2024 | $376,871 | -2.4% |
| July 2024 | $386,054 | -4% |
| June 2024 | $402,306 | – |
