Logan County taxpayers paid $286,964 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 $262,143.
Over the past 12 months, Logan County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $2.9 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 | $286,964 | 9.5% |
| May | $262,143 | -3.2% |
| April | $270,724 | 15.7% |
| March | $233,927 | 0.7% |
| February | $232,271 | -10.5% |
| January | $259,646 | 10.8% |
| December 2024 | $234,256 | -2.4% |
| November 2024 | $239,904 | 8.3% |
| October 2024 | $221,568 | -3.7% |
| September 2024 | $230,091 | 1.1% |
| August 2024 | $227,557 | 0.6% |
| July 2024 | $226,223 | -6.5% |
| June 2024 | $241,821 | – |
