Benton County property tax
Homeowners in Benton County, Missouri typically pay about 0.53% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $937 on a median home value of $177,900.
Typical effective rate
0.53%
higher than 81% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$937
per year
Median home value
$177,900
In MO
#96
of 115 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.53% — 44% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 38% lower than the Missouri median of 0.85%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $968 for mortgaged homes, $905 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 96th highest effective rate of 115 ranked Missouri counties; nationally it sits around the 19th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Benton County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.53%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Benton County, MO?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Benton County is 0.53% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($937) divided by the median home value ($177,900) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Benton County?
The median owner-occupied home in Benton County is valued at $177,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $937 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $968, versus $905 for homes without one.
How does Benton County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Benton County's effective rate is 38% lower than the Missouri median, ranking 96th of 115 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Missouri counties
Counties ranked closest to Benton County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Missouri counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Oregon County | 0.55% | $627 |
| 94 | Polk County | 0.55% | $1,137 |
| 95 | Taney County | 0.55% | $1,196 |
| 97 | Barry County | 0.53% | $988 |
| 98 | Dent County | 0.52% | $878 |
| 99 | Wayne County | 0.52% | $563 |
Official data & resources for Benton County
- Benton County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Benton County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Benton County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.