White County taxpayers paid $155,686 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 $168,492.
Over the past 12 months, White County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $155,686 | -7.6% |
| April | $168,492 | 20.2% |
| March | $140,169 | -6.1% |
| February | $149,307 | -7.1% |
| January | $160,654 | 12.5% |
| December 2024 | $142,797 | -3.9% |
| November 2024 | $148,536 | 4.9% |
| October 2024 | $141,655 | -6.2% |
| September 2024 | $151,002 | 2.3% |
| August 2024 | $147,643 | -0.1% |
| July 2024 | $147,803 | 2.2% |
| June 2024 | $144,597 | 5.4% |
| May 2024 | $137,150 | – |
