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 $293,525.
Over the past 12 months, Randolph County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $253,237 | -13.7% |
| January | $293,525 | 11% |
| December 2024 | $264,494 | -0.8% |
| November 2024 | $266,732 | 3.3% |
| October 2024 | $258,186 | -12.2% |
| September 2024 | $293,932 | 13.2% |
| August 2024 | $259,628 | -0.8% |
| July 2024 | $261,626 | -6.3% |
| June 2024 | $279,229 | 8% |
| May 2024 | $258,627 | -5.2% |
| April 2024 | $272,807 | 20.1% |
| March 2024 | $227,084 | -5.7% |
| February 2024 | $240,907 | - |
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