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 $329,297.
Over the past 12 months, Woodford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $310,830 | -5.6% |
| April | $329,297 | 26.5% |
| March | $260,406 | -12% |
| February | $295,886 | -9.6% |
| January | $327,220 | 9.9% |
| December 2024 | $297,827 | 2.9% |
| November 2024 | $289,400 | -4.2% |
| October 2024 | $302,088 | 1.8% |
| September 2024 | $296,660 | 5.4% |
| August 2024 | $281,464 | -4.9% |
| July 2024 | $295,833 | -3.3% |
| June 2024 | $305,994 | 8.3% |
| May 2024 | $282,516 | - |
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