Hardin County taxpayers paid $13,588 in County School Facility Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $12,186.
Over the past 12 months, Hardin County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $169,205 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $13,588 | 11.5% |
| February | $12,186 | -11.3% |
| January | $13,739 | 6.4% |
| December 2024 | $12,916 | -15.7% |
| November 2024 | $15,318 | 1.8% |
| October 2024 | $15,040 | -5.5% |
| September 2024 | $15,913 | 7.6% |
| August 2024 | $14,794 | 3% |
| July 2024 | $14,367 | -0.1% |
| June 2024 | $14,382 | 10.9% |
| May 2024 | $12,970 | -7.3% |
| April 2024 | $13,992 | 19.9% |
| March 2024 | $11,668 | – |
