Rock Island County taxpayers paid approximately $1.6 million in County School Facility Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at approximately $1.3 million.
Over the past 12 months, Rock Island County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $16.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $1,618,650 | 20.2% |
| March | $1,346,310 | -2.6% |
| February | $1,382,110 | -11.5% |
| January | $1,561,230 | 6.1% |
| December 2024 | $1,471,760 | 3% |
| November 2024 | $1,428,260 | 8.8% |
| October 2024 | $1,312,250 | 1.3% |
| September 2024 | $1,296,040 | -0.9% |
| August 2024 | $1,307,460 | -0.4% |
| July 2024 | $1,312,200 | -6.1% |
| June 2024 | $1,396,930 | 10.9% |
| May 2024 | $1,259,970 | -2.6% |
| April 2024 | $1,293,194 | – |
