Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $145,680.
Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $141,257 | -3% |
| July | $145,680 | 2.9% |
| June | $141,564 | 3.2% |
| May | $137,124 | -2.1% |
| April | $140,034 | 24.8% |
| March | $112,166 | 3.6% |
| February | $108,296 | -16.9% |
| January | $130,312 | 8.4% |
| December 2024 | $120,204 | -5% |
| November 2024 | $126,573 | -3.8% |
| October 2024 | $131,512 | 14% |
| September 2024 | $115,408 | -0.8% |
| August 2024 | $116,303 | - |
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