Benton County Property Taxes

Benton County, Arkansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

145.5% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$144/mo escrow

#66 of 75 counties in Arkansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.61%

vs. Arkansas Avg145.5% above
vs. National Avg35.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$285,100

State avg $131,967

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,838

$153/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,477

$123/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#66

of 75 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Benton County, Arkansas

Benton County matches national rates

At 0.607%, Benton County's effective tax rate runs 23% higher than the national median of 0.495%, though it falls short of the highest-taxed counties nationwide. With a median home value of $285,100—essentially at the national average—residents pay $1,731 annually, just 36% below the national median of $2,690.

Second-highest rate in Arkansas

Benton County ranks second among these eight counties with a 0.607% effective rate, just behind Ashley County (0.610%) and significantly above Arkansas's state average of 0.532%. The county's higher property values mean larger absolute tax bills despite rates typical for prosperous areas.

The premium among county peers

Benton County's 0.607% rate exceeds all nearby counties, including Boone County (0.534%) and Carroll County (0.526%), though its median home value of $285,100 reflects its status as the wealthiest county in this comparison. This combination creates the highest median tax bill ($1,731) of all eight counties.

Your estimated annual tax bill

On a median home valued at $285,100, a Benton County homeowner pays approximately $1,731 per year. Mortgage holders typically see $1,838 in annual escrow payments.

Substantial appeal savings await

At Benton County's median tax bill of $1,731, even a 10% reduction from a successful appeal saves $173 annually—over $1,700 in a decade. Request a formal reassessment if your property's market value has declined or if comparable homes are assessed lower.

How Benton County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Benton County$1,731
Arkansas State Average$705
National Average$1,924

Benton County

0.61%

Effective rate

Arkansas Avg

0.53%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Benton County, Arkansas?
The effective property tax rate in Benton County, Arkansas is 0.61%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Benton County?
The median annual property tax payment in Benton County is $1,731. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,838, while those without a mortgage pay $1,477.
How does Benton County compare to the Arkansas average?
Benton County's effective tax rate of 0.61% is higher than the Arkansas state average of 0.53%. The median annual property tax in Benton County is $1,731, compared to the state average of $705.
What is the median home value in Benton County, Arkansas?
The median home value in Benton County, Arkansas is $285,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Benton County property tax rate higher than the Arkansas average?
Benton County's effective property tax rate of 0.61% is higher than the Arkansas average of 0.53%. This difference of 0.07% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Benton County rank for property taxes in Arkansas?
Benton County ranks #66 out of 75 counties in Arkansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.61% and median annual tax of $1,731, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.