How much are property taxes in Benton Township (Daviess County), MO?
Homeowners in Benton Township (Daviess County), MO pay a median of $1,283 (±$367) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,286.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,278.
In Benton Township (Daviess County), the median real estate tax went from $1,467 in 2015–2019 to $1,283 in 2020–2024 (−12.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,283 (±$367)
- With a mortgage
- $1,286
- Without a mortgage
- $1,278
Real estate taxes in Benton Township (Daviess County) against Daviess County, its state and the nation
| Benton Township (Daviess County) | Daviess County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,283 (±$367) | $1,067 (±$111) | $1,948 (±$11) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,286 (±$491) | $1,159 (±$127) | $2,136 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,278 (±$733) | $956 (±$121) | $1,681 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | — | $161,800 (±$15,560) | $230,300 (±$880) | $332,700 |
In Benton Township (Daviess County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Daviess County ($1,067).
It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,948).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Daviess County, Benton Township (Daviess County) ranks 5 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 386 of 1,139.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How property taxes in Benton Township (Daviess County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,467 (±$294) | $1,283 (±$367) | −12.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $960 (±$211) | $1,333 (±$544) | +38.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Benton Township (Daviess County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township (Daviess County) | — | $1,283 (±$367) | — |
| Pattonsburg | 2.4 mi | $789 (±$209) | Lower |
| McFall | 4.3 mi | $529 (±$296) | Lower |
| Butler Township | 5.9 mi | $986 (±$581) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Daviess County) | 6.0 mi | $833 (±$115) | Lower |
| Marion Township (Daviess County) | 6.5 mi | $1,063 (±$997) | Not measurably different |
| Coffey | 7.8 mi | $573 (±$339) | Lower |
| Cypress Township | 8.8 mi | $2,577 (±$926) | Higher |
| Dallas Township (DeKalb County) | 8.9 mi | $1,261 (±$169) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pattonsburg, MO ($789), McFall, MO ($529), Salem Township (Daviess County), MO ($833).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cypress Township, MO ($2,577).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Daviess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Township (Daviess County) | $2,500 (±$1,884) |
| 2 | Washington Township (Daviess County) | $1,938 (±$465) |
| 3 | Liberty Township (Daviess County) | $1,835 (±$367) |
| 4 | Harrison Township (Daviess County) | $1,550 (±$386) |
| 5 | Benton Township (Daviess County) | $1,283 (±$367) |
| 6 | Monroe Township (Daviess County) | $1,219 (±$43) |
| 7 | Marion Township (Daviess County) | $1,063 (±$997) |
| 8 | Sheridan Township | $988 (±$718) |
| 9 | Jefferson Township (Daviess County) | $961 (±$389) |
| 10 | Union Township (Daviess County) | $953 (±$188) |
| 11 | Colfax Township (Daviess County) | $929 (±$328) |
Showing 11 of 21 places in Daviess County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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How much are property taxes in Benton Township (Daviess County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Benton Township (Daviess County), MO is $1,283 (±$367) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have property taxes in Benton Township (Daviess County) gone up?
In Benton Township (Daviess County), the median real estate tax went from $1,467 in 2015–2019 to $1,283 in 2020–2024 (−12.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Benton Township (Daviess County) higher than in Daviess County?
In Benton Township (Daviess County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Daviess County ($1,067).
It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,948).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Daviess County, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Daviess County, Missouri
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Daviess County, Missouri
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Daviess County, Missouri
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Daviess County, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Benton township, Daviess County, Missouri (county subdivision:04636, in state:29 county:061).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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