Property Tax in Benton County
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Benton County taxes remain well below national
Benton County's 0.756% effective tax rate sits significantly below the national median of roughly 0.85%, placing it among America's more tax-friendly counties. The median property tax of $1,024 is less than 38% of the national median of $2,690.
Benton slightly above Indiana state average
At 0.756%, Benton County's rate exceeds Indiana's 0.671% state average, putting it in the upper half of the state's counties. However, its modest home values of $135,400 keep the actual tax bill—$1,024 annually—close to the state median of $1,199.
Lowest home values in northeast cluster
Benton County's median home value of $135,400 is the lowest among regional peers like Adams ($173,100) and Allen County ($194,300). This lower valuation base, despite a moderate tax rate, results in the region's smallest tax bills in absolute dollars.
Median home taxed at $1,024 annually
A home valued at Benton County's median of $135,400 generates an annual property tax of $1,024. For mortgaged properties, the average bill rises to $1,074, while non-mortgaged homes average $907.
Lower values don't mean skip assessments
Even in modestly valued counties like Benton, assessments can drift above true market value, especially after property transfers or market dips. Reviewing your assessment every few years—or after a sale of a comparable home—ensures you're paying a fair share.