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Benton County

Benton County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.66%

Median Annual Tax

$716

How Benton County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Benton County$716
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Benton County

0.66%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$769

per year

Without Mortgage

$588

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$716

Monthly Escrow

$60

Effective Rate

0.66%

vs. Mississippi State Average▼ 23.1% below
vs. National Average▼ 73.4% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Benton County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Benton County, Mississippi is 0.66%. 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 $716. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $769, while those without a mortgage pay $588.
How does Benton County compare to the Mississippi average?
Benton County's effective tax rate of 0.66% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Benton County is $716, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Benton County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Benton County, Mississippi is $109,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Mississippi?
Property taxes in Mississippi are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Pontotoc County(MS)

Rate0.66%
Median Tax$935

Winston County(MS)

Rate0.65%
Median Tax$785

Harrison County(MS)

Rate0.65%
Median Tax$1,289

George County(MS)

Rate0.65%
Median Tax$1,086
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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.

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