Lawrence County taxpayers paid approximately $1.1 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a slightly increase over the previous year, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at approximately $1.1 million.
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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,064,546 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | $1,056,000 | 11.6% |
| 2022 | $946,037 | 11.8% |
| 2021 | $846,199 | 27.1% |
| 2020 | $665,921 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | $668,551 | -9.7% |
| 2018 | $740,063 | – |
