Benton County Property Tax Rate

Indiana

0.77%effective rate

Benton County, Indiana has an effective property tax rate of 0.77%, which is 16% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $151,000, homeowners pay approximately $1,165 per year in property taxes. Benton County ranks #17 out of 92 counties in Indiana for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,165

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$151,000

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.77%

Median income: $65,875

State Rank📍

#17

of 92 counties in IN

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,141

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,214

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Benton County pay on average -$73 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Benton County Compares

Benton County
0.77%
Indiana Average
0.74%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Indiana

Lake
0.92%
Marion
0.91%
Hamilton
0.88%
Vigo
0.88%
St. Joseph
0.86%
Porter
0.83%
Elkhart
0.82%
Blackford
0.81%

Indiana Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Benton County homeowners

General Homestead

Standard: lesser of 60% of assessed value or $48,000; Supplemental: 35% of remaining value up to $600,000 and 25% above $600,000

Primary residence owners; Indiana resident

Over 65

Lesser of 50% of assessed value or $14,000

Homeowners age 65+ with assessed value under $240,000 and income under $40,000

Disabled Veteran

Up to $37,440 deduction; 100% disabled veterans may qualify for full exemption

Veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more

Tax Cap

1% for homesteads, 2% for other residential, 3% for commercial/industrial

Applies automatically to all properties

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Benton County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,310

$193/month · Rate: 0.77%

Quick Facts

Population8,735
Owner-Occupied73.2%
National Rank#1663 of 3,135
Median Income$65,875

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.