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Jackson County taxes higher due to numerous taxing bodies
Jackson County and nearby Williamson County show stark tax rate differences. Jackson has 78 taxing bodies tied to libraries, school districts, airports, townships and TIF districts, while Williamson has 65. Local leaders urge consolidating districts to curb levies and spur growth. Williamson’s lower rates align with its population growth and regional activity.
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Jackson County
Williamson County
Williamson
Carbondale
Murphysboro
DeSoto Township
Elk Township
Vergennes
John Rendleman
Rendleman
Health Department
Best
Bost
STAR
Marion
Carterville
Herrin
Johnston City
Jackson
Brent Gentry