Calhoun County taxpayers paid $28,595 in County School Facility Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $30,237.
Over the past 12 months, Calhoun County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $335,485 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 | $28,595 | -5.4% |
| April | $30,237 | 9.9% |
| March | $27,515 | -2.5% |
| February | $28,207 | -4% |
| January | $29,377 | 10.1% |
| December 2024 | $26,691 | -7.8% |
| November 2024 | $28,953 | 5.2% |
| October 2024 | $27,522 | 7.8% |
| September 2024 | $25,526 | -4.4% |
| August 2024 | $26,694 | -3.9% |
| July 2024 | $27,788 | -2.1% |
| June 2024 | $28,380 | 10.2% |
| May 2024 | $25,750 | – |
