Benton County Property Taxes
Benton County, Mississippi
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
23.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$60/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.66%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$109,300
State avg ▼ $127,595
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$769
$64/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$588
$49/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#27
of 82 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Benton County, Mississippi
Benton County taxes remain national bargain
Benton County's 0.655% effective tax rate falls below the national median of 0.80%, and its $716 median property tax represents just 27% of the $2,690 national median. This substantial discount stems from Mississippi's significantly lower home values compared to national norms.
Slightly below Mississippi's state average
Benton County's 0.655% effective rate sits just below Mississippi's 0.743% state average, landing it in the favorable bottom half statewide. The $716 median tax tracks 23% below the state median of $931, delivering above-average savings for property owners.
Reasonable tax position in the region
Benton County's 0.655% rate ranks between Alcorn County's low 0.596% and Adams County's high 0.885%, placing it solidly in the regional middle ground. The $716 median tax similarly reflects an intermediate position among comparable surrounding counties.
Median home taxed around $716 yearly
With a median home value of $109,300 and a 0.655% effective rate, typical Benton County residents pay approximately $716 in annual property tax. Mortgage escrow adds roughly $53, bringing the total to about $769.
Review your assessment for overvaluation
Even moderate tax rates can mask individual overassessments—Benton County residents should verify their home's appraised value against recent comparable sales. The county assessor's office provides free assessment information and can guide you through an appeal if needed.
How Benton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Benton County
0.66%
Effective rate
Mississippi Avg
0.73%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.