Schuyler County taxpayers paid $53,640 in County School Facility Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $47,329.
Over the past 12 months, Schuyler County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $547,484 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 | $53,640 | 13.3% |
| May | $47,329 | -13.6% |
| April | $54,769 | 31% |
| March | $41,805 | 5.7% |
| February | $39,550 | -15% |
| January | $46,503 | 5% |
| December 2024 | $44,269 | -6.6% |
| November 2024 | $47,419 | -6.7% |
| October 2024 | $50,802 | 24.8% |
| September 2024 | $40,712 | 1.6% |
| August 2024 | $40,065 | -1.4% |
| July 2024 | $40,621 | -5.3% |
| June 2024 | $42,908 | – |
