Benton County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 2,521.
The median annual property tax in Benton County is $716, which is 23% lower than the Mississippi state average and 63% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $109,300. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$716
-23% vs State
-63% vs US
Median Home Value
$109,300
-14% vs State
-48% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.66%
-11% vs State
-31% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$769
$64/mo
Without Mortgage
$588
$49/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $716 +4.1% | 0.66% |
| 2022 | $688 +3.0% | 0.72% |
| 2021 | $668 +19.7% | 0.81% |
| 2020 | $558 +15.3% | 0.67% |
| 2019 | $484 | 0.62% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$42,139
per year
Monthly Tax
$60
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
Covington County
Tax: $683/yr Rate: 0.69%
Simpson County
Tax: $671/yr Rate: 0.60%
Carroll County
Tax: $702/yr Rate: 0.67%
Tallahatchie County
Tax: $495/yr Rate: 0.60%
Jones County
Tax: $1,116/yr Rate: 0.88%
Washington County
Tax: $837/yr Rate: 0.84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Benton County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Benton County is $716 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $109,300.
How does Benton County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Benton County are 63% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.66% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Benton County? ▼
In Benton County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $769 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $588. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Benton County? ▼
Property taxes in Benton County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $42,139. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.