Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $72,900.
Over the past 12 months, Menard County's residents have collectively paid a total of $805,442 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $64,173 | -12% |
| January | $72,900 | 13.7% |
| December 2024 | $64,119 | -5.6% |
| November 2024 | $67,934 | -2.4% |
| October 2024 | $69,614 | 7.2% |
| September 2024 | $64,956 | 1.5% |
| August 2024 | $63,994 | -8.8% |
| July 2024 | $70,199 | -12.2% |
| June 2024 | $79,965 | 16.5% |
| May 2024 | $68,654 | 5.9% |
| April 2024 | $64,830 | 19.8% |
| March 2024 | $54,104 | 1.9% |
| February 2024 | $53,106 | - |
Alerts Sign-up