Benton County, TN property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Benton County is 0.58%, above the Tennessee median of 0.55% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $717 a year on a home worth $123,400.
- Effective rate
- 0.58%
- Median annual bill
- $717
- Median home value
- $123,400
- Rank in Tennessee
- 19of 95
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,160 | $97 |
| $300,000 | $1,740 | $145 |
| $400,000 | $2,320 | $193 |
| $500,000 | $2,900 | $242 |
| $750,000 | $4,350 | $362 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,800 | $483 |
Benton County compared with Tennessee and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 0.58% | $717 | $123,400 |
| Tennessee median | 0.55% | $1,400 | $256,800 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Benton County, TN?
The median effective property tax rate in Benton County is 0.58% of home value, above the Tennessee median of 0.55% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $717 a year on a median home value of $123,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Benton County?
About $2,320 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.58%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Benton County compare with the rest of Tennessee?
Benton County ranks 19 of 95 Tennessee counties by effective rate. The Tennessee median is 0.55% and the median bill is $1,400.