Benton County

Benton County is located in west-central Tennessee, between the Tennessee River and the Kentucky state line, and forms part of the state’s Highland Rim region. Created in 1835, it developed as an agricultural county and later became closely tied to river-based transportation and nearby reservoir development associated with Kentucky Lake. Benton County is small in population, with about 16,000 residents, and remains predominantly rural with low-density settlement. Its landscape includes rolling hills, forested areas, and river and lake shorelines that support farming, timber, and outdoor recreation-related activity alongside local services and light industry. The county’s cultural character reflects West Tennessee’s rural traditions, including community events centered on schools, churches, and local civic organizations. The county seat is Camden, which serves as the primary commercial and administrative center.

Benton County is a rural county in west Tennessee, located along the Tennessee River and adjacent to Kentucky Lake. The county seat is Camden, and the area is part of the broader Tennessee River Valley region.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Benton County, Tennessee, Benton County had an estimated population of 16,510 (2023).

Age & Gender

According to U.S. Census Bureau data for Benton County (data.census.gov profile) (American Community Survey 5-year tables), county-level age distribution and sex composition are available in standard Census profile tables (including detailed age brackets and male/female totals). Exact values vary by ACS release year and table; use the linked profile to view the most current published county figures directly from Census tables.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Benton County, Tennessee, Benton County’s racial composition is reported by the Census Bureau (including categories such as White, Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, and individuals reporting two or more races), and Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately. The most current published county-level percentages are available in the linked QuickFacts table.

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Benton County, Tennessee, Benton County household and housing indicators are available at the county level, including:

• Number of households
• Owner-occupied housing rate
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units
• Median gross rent
• Housing unit counts and related characteristics (as published in QuickFacts)

For local government and planning resources, visit the Benton County, Tennessee official website.

Benton County, Tennessee is a sparsely populated rural county where longer distances between homes and limited last‑mile infrastructure can constrain digital communication options and increase reliance on mobile or satellite connectivity.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not typically published, so email access trends are inferred from proxy indicators such as broadband and device availability from the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov). Key indicators include household broadband subscription rates and computer ownership, which track the practical ability to use web-based email reliably. Age structure also influences adoption: older populations tend to have lower rates of routine internet and email use than working-age adults, making county age distribution from the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Benton County a relevant proxy.

Gender distribution is generally less predictive of email adoption than access and age; county sex composition is available in the same QuickFacts profile.

Connectivity limitations in rural West Tennessee commonly include fewer wired providers, spotty cellular coverage in low-density areas, and higher costs for high-speed service, factors reflected in local planning and service coverage discussed on the Benton County government website.

Benton County is a sparsely populated, predominantly rural county in west–middle Tennessee along the Tennessee River, with extensive forest and farmland and limited incorporated-area development (county seat: Camden). Low population density and a landscape that includes river bottoms and wooded, rolling terrain are common factors associated with uneven cellular coverage and fewer high-capacity backhaul routes compared with metropolitan Tennessee counties.

Data availability and key limitations (county-level)

County-specific statistics on mobile phone “penetration” (ownership/subscription) and smartphone vs. basic phone shares are not routinely published at the county level in a consistent manner. The most comparable county-level adoption measures are typically:

• Household internet subscription types (including “cellular data plan”) from the U.S. Census Bureau
• Broadband/cellular availability from the FCC’s location-based Broadband Data Collection

These sources measure different things and are not interchangeable:

• Network availability: whether service is reported as available at locations.
• Household adoption: whether households actually subscribe to and use a service.

County context relevant to connectivity (rurality, density, terrain)

Benton County’s rural settlement pattern concentrates population in small towns and unincorporated communities separated by large low-density areas. In such settings, mobile networks more often rely on fewer macro sites with larger coverage footprints, which can reduce indoor signal strength and capacity in fringe areas and along wooded corridors. The Tennessee River corridor and public lands can also limit tower siting density and fiber backhaul placement relative to urban counties.

For baseline geography and population characteristics, reference U.S. Census Bureau county profiles via Census.gov data tables.

Network availability (coverage reported by providers)

4G/LTE availability

At the county scale, 4G/LTE coverage is typically the dominant mobile network layer in rural Tennessee counties, with service footprints varying by carrier and by whether coverage is modeled outdoors, in-vehicle, or indoors. The most authoritative public dataset for provider-reported broadband/mobile availability is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection.

• The FCC provides map-based and downloadable data showing where providers report mobile broadband availability. Use the FCC’s mapping tools and data downloads for Benton County through the FCC National Broadband Map.

Interpretation note: FCC availability reflects reported service at mapped locations and does not directly measure performance during congestion or in-building reception.

5G availability

5G in rural counties can be present but uneven, often concentrated near major roads, towns, and higher-traffic corridors. County-level confirmation of where 5G is reported available is best verified through the FCC map layers for mobile broadband and the provider technology labels in the FCC dataset.

• 5G availability for Benton County is most reliably assessed using the FCC National Broadband Map technology filters and provider overlays.

Limitation: Public datasets do not consistently distinguish between low-band 5G with wide-area coverage and higher-band deployments with shorter range at a county narrative level; the FCC map is the primary standardized reference for reported technology coverage.

Actual household adoption (who subscribes and how they connect)

Household adoption is distinct from coverage. In rural areas, households may have mobile coverage but still not subscribe to mobile data plans for home internet use, or may rely on mobile data due to limited wired options.

Household internet subscription types (including cellular data plans)

The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) includes tables on household internet subscriptions, including categories such as:

• Cable/fiber/DSL (wired)
• Satellite
• Cellular data plan (mobile broadband used as an internet subscription type)

County-level estimates are accessible through:

• Census.gov (ACS internet subscription tables)

How to use the data: ACS “cellular data plan” subscription provides an indicator of households that report using a cellular data plan for internet access. This reflects adoption/usage at the household level and is not equivalent to mobile coverage.

Device ownership (smartphones vs. other devices)

County-level device-type splits (smartphone vs. feature phone vs. tablets/hotspots) are not consistently published as official statistics. The ACS includes measures relevant to computing devices (such as desktop/laptop/tablet ownership) and internet subscription types, but it does not provide a clean county-level “smartphone vs. basic phone” breakdown comparable to commercial surveys. As a result, a definitive county-specific split between smartphones and non-smartphones is not available from standard public administrative datasets.

• Device and internet access-related measures that are available at county scale can be accessed via Census.gov (ACS).

Mobile internet usage patterns (practical patterns vs. measured performance)

Publicly available county-level datasets typically describe availability and subscription, not detailed behavioral usage (streaming, app categories, time-of-day demand) or consistently measured throughput by technology generation. Patterns that can be described with defensible public sources include:

• Technology mix by availability (4G/5G): derived from FCC provider-reported availability layers on the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Household reliance on cellular plans for internet: derived from ACS household subscription types via Census.gov.

For state-level broadband planning context and summaries that sometimes reference rural adoption challenges (without always providing county-specific mobile splits), Tennessee’s broadband office materials are a relevant reference:

• Tennessee broadband programs (TNECD)

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

The following factors are commonly associated with differences in mobile adoption and user experience in rural counties, and are applicable as structural considerations for Benton County (without asserting county-specific outcomes where data is not published):

• Rural population distribution: Greater distances between population centers can reduce the business case for dense cell-site grids, affecting both coverage consistency and capacity.
• Terrain and vegetation: Wooded and rolling terrain can weaken signal propagation and indoor reception, increasing variability in user experience by location.
• Housing patterns: Dispersed housing and higher shares of homes outside town centers can correlate with greater reliance on mobile networks where wired broadband is limited, measured indirectly via ACS “cellular data plan” subscription.
• Income and age structure: Adoption of newer devices and data plans often varies with income and age, but county-specific smartphone shares are not provided in standardized public datasets. ACS provides related socioeconomic indicators at the county level via Census.gov.

Summary: what can be stated with public county-level evidence

• Network availability: Provider-reported 4G/5G availability in Benton County is documented through the FCC National Broadband Map and should be used to distinguish where mobile broadband is reported available by technology and provider.
• Household adoption: Household internet subscription types, including “cellular data plan,” are available as county-level estimates through Census.gov (ACS) and indicate actual reported household subscription patterns.
• Device types: A definitive county-level breakdown of smartphones vs. non-smartphones is not available from standard public statistical releases; related device ownership indicators are partially available via ACS, but not as a direct smartphone/feature-phone split.
• Drivers of variability: Benton County’s rurality, dispersed settlement, and terrain are structural factors that commonly contribute to uneven coverage and adoption patterns, while the measurable county-level adoption indicator remains ACS household subscription categories rather than phone-type penetration.

Benton County is a rural county in western Tennessee along the Tennessee River, with Camden as the county seat and a local economy shaped by public services, small businesses, and recreation tied to nearby waterways (including areas associated with Kentucky Lake). These regional characteristics generally align with social media use patterns seen across nonmetropolitan parts of the U.S. South, where mobile-first access and community-oriented platforms (notably Facebook) tend to be prominent.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

• County-specific social media penetration figures are not published in standard national datasets, and platform companies do not release representative, county-level “active user” rates. The most reliable approach is to situate Benton County within U.S. and Tennessee-relevant benchmarks from large surveys.
• U.S. adults using social media: approximately 7 in 10 report using at least one social media site, according to the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
• Rural vs. urban context: Pew’s reporting consistently shows slightly lower adoption in rural areas than urban/suburban areas, with smaller differences than in earlier years; platform mix differs more than overall use. See the same Pew Research Center social media fact sheet for demographic breakouts.
• Working estimate for local planning purposes (benchmark-based): Benton County’s “any social media” adult usage is typically treated as near the national rural-adult range, often mid‑60% to low‑70% in secondary analyses that mirror Pew’s rural/nonrural splits. This is an inferred benchmark rather than a directly measured county statistic.

Age group trends

National survey results provide the most defensible age pattern expected locally:

• 18–29: highest usage across most major platforms; heavy use of Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok in addition to YouTube.
• 30–49: high adoption; strong use of Facebook, YouTube, Instagram.
• 50–64: moderate-to-high adoption; Facebook and YouTube dominate.
• 65+: lowest overall usage but still substantial; Facebook and YouTube are typically the primary platforms. Source: Pew Research Center demographic tables on platform use by age.

Gender breakdown

County-specific gender splits are generally unavailable; national patterns are used as the reference point:

• Women tend to report higher use than men on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest.
• Men tend to report higher use than women on some discussion- or streaming-adjacent platforms (variation by platform and year), with YouTube widely used by both. Source: Pew Research Center platform use by gender.

Most-used platforms (reference percentages)

The following are U.S. adult usage shares (not Benton County-only) commonly used as the best available baseline for counties without local polling:

• YouTube: ~83%
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• WhatsApp: ~29% Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.

Local expectations for Benton County based on rural-market patterns:

• Facebook and YouTube are typically the top two platforms in rural counties.
• Instagram and TikTok skew younger and are more concentrated among residents under 50.
• LinkedIn usage is generally lower in smaller, rural labor markets than in major metros (driven by occupational mix), even when overall internet access is strong.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

Patterns below reflect well-established rural/nonrural and age-based differences described in national research, applied as the most likely Benton County profile:

• Community and news sharing: Facebook Groups and local pages are commonly used for community updates, events, local commerce, and school/sports information; this aligns with broader findings that Facebook remains a central “utility” platform for many adults (Pew Research Center).
• Video-heavy consumption: YouTube’s very high penetration supports frequent use for how-to content, entertainment, and local/regional information; engagement often occurs through viewing and sharing rather than posting.
• Age-skewed content creation: Younger adults are more likely to create and share short-form video (TikTok/Instagram), while older adults are more likely to engage via likes, comments, and sharing on Facebook.
• Messaging-centric interaction: A significant share of social interaction occurs through direct messaging tied to platforms (Facebook Messenger/Instagram DMs) rather than public posting, consistent with broader U.S. engagement trends reported in platform-use research syntheses.
• Mobile-first use: Rural users often rely more on smartphones for social access due to variability in fixed broadband availability; this is consistent with U.S. rural connectivity context described by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & Technology research.

Note on data limits: A precise, county-level “% of Benton County residents active on each platform” is not available from platform companies or major probability surveys. The figures above use nationally representative sources (primarily Pew) and the county’s rural context to describe the most evidence-based local profile.

Benton County family and associate-related public records largely fall under Tennessee vital records, court records, and property records. Birth and death certificates are state-maintained by the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, rather than the county; certified copies are requested through the state’s Vital Records portal (Tennessee Vital Records). Adoption records are generally sealed under Tennessee law and handled through courts and the state; public access is restricted and governed by statutory procedures.

Marriage records in Tennessee are recorded by the county clerk. In Benton County, marriage licenses and related filings are maintained by the Benton County Clerk; access is typically available in person during office hours, with copying fees set by office policy.

Family-related court filings (divorce, child support, custody, orders of protection) are maintained by the Benton County trial courts. Case access is primarily handled through the clerk(s) serving the relevant court divisions; directory information is available via the county’s official site (Benton County, Tennessee).

Public databases vary by record type. Statewide court case indexes may be available through the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts where applicable (Tennessee Courts). Privacy restrictions commonly apply to juvenile matters, adoption, certain domestic relations documents, and records containing protected personal identifiers.

Types of records available

• Marriage records (licenses and certificates)

  • Marriage license applications/licenses are created and issued by the Benton County Clerk as part of the county’s marriage licensing function.
  • A marriage certificate/return (the completed license returned after the ceremony) is retained as the official local record and is also reported into the state vital records system.

• Divorce records (decrees and related case filings)

  • Divorce decrees/final judgments and associated pleadings are maintained as court case records by the court that handled the divorce (typically Benton County Circuit Court or Chancery Court, depending on case filing).
  • The divorce is also reported to the Tennessee state vital records system as a divorce event record (statistical/vital record), which is distinct from the full court file.

• Annulment records

  • Annulments are handled through the courts as domestic relations matters. Final orders and case filings are maintained as court records by the court of record (commonly Circuit or Chancery Court).
  • Annulments are not maintained as “marriage license” records; they appear in the court file and final order.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Benton County marriage license records

  • Filed/maintained by: Benton County Clerk (local issuance and recordkeeping).
  • Access: In-person and by request through the County Clerk’s office; certified copies are issued by the keeper of the record. Tennessee also maintains marriage data at the state level through the Office of Vital Records.

• Divorce and annulment court records

  • Filed/maintained by: The Benton County court clerk for the court where the case was filed (Circuit Court Clerk for circuit matters; Chancery Court Clerk and Master for chancery matters; some counties have combined clerks’ offices but the case remains filed under a specific court).
  • Access: Court case files are accessed through the appropriate clerk’s office, generally in person or by written request for copies. Certified copies of final decrees are issued by the court clerk.

• State-level vital records access

  • Tennessee’s Office of Vital Records maintains statewide marriage and divorce event records (distinct from full court files). These records are commonly accessed by ordering eligible vital records from the state.
  • Reference: Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/vital-records.html

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage license / marriage record

  • Full names of the parties (including maiden name where applicable)
  • Date and place of marriage/license issuance and county of issuance
  • Ages/dates of birth (varies by form and time period)
  • Residences/addresses (varies by form and time period)
  • Names of officiant and witnesses; officiant’s return/certification details
  • License number and filing information

• Divorce decree (final judgment)

  • Names of parties; case number; court and county
  • Date of filing and date of decree
  • Grounds/findings and orders dissolving the marriage
  • Orders on division of property and debts
  • Orders on spousal support (alimony), child custody, parenting time, and child support (when applicable)
  • Restoration of former name (when ordered)

• Annulment order

  • Names of parties; case number; court and county
  • Findings supporting annulment under Tennessee law and the court’s order
  • Orders addressing property, support, and parenting matters when applicable
  • Any name-change provisions included in the final order (when granted)

Privacy or legal restrictions

• Marriage records

  • Marriage licenses and recorded marriage returns are generally treated as public records in Tennessee, subject to limits on disclosure of sensitive personal identifiers. Government offices commonly redact information such as Social Security numbers from copies and may limit access to certain data fields in compliance with state and federal privacy practices.

• Divorce and annulment court records

  • Court files are generally public, but confidential information is restricted. Tennessee courts may seal records or portions of records by court order, and filings containing sensitive information (such as certain financial account details, Social Security numbers, or information involving minors) are subject to redaction rules and confidentiality protections.
  • Records involving minors, adoption-related materials, certain protective-order information, and documents sealed by statute or court order are not openly available to the public.

• Certified copies and identity/eligibility rules

  • Certified copies of vital records (state-maintained records) are subject to state eligibility rules and identity verification requirements. Court clerks also apply certification procedures and may restrict access to sealed items even when the remainder of the case file is accessible.

Benton County is a rural county in western Tennessee along the Tennessee River, with its county seat in Camden. Population levels are low relative to Tennessee’s metropolitan counties, with a dispersed settlement pattern and small towns surrounded by agricultural and forested land. Community life is closely tied to public schools, local government, river- and lake-based recreation, and commuting links to nearby employment centers in the surrounding region.

Education Indicators

• Public school system (schools and names)

  • Benton County’s public K–12 schools are operated by Benton County Schools. School listings and governance information are published through the district and state report-card systems; a consolidated, state-verified directory is typically available via the Tennessee Department of Education district profile and report-card pages (school names vary over time with grade reconfigurations and consolidations). Reference: Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee school and district report cards.
  • Proxy note (names/count): A precise, current count and official school names require the latest district/state directory for the current academic year; public summaries outside the state report-card system may lag.

• Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratio: County-specific ratios are reported in state district report cards and federal education datasets. As a proxy for local context, rural West Tennessee districts commonly fall near the mid-teens students per teacher, but Benton County’s exact value should be taken from the most recent district report card rather than regional generalization.
  • Graduation rate: The official four-year cohort graduation rate for the county’s high school(s) is reported by Tennessee’s annual report card. County-level rates typically move year to year due to small cohort sizes; the report card is the authoritative source.

• Adult education levels (25+ population)

  • The most comparable county-level estimates for educational attainment come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). For Benton County, Tennessee, ACS tables report:
    • High school diploma or higher (age 25+)
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+)
  • Reference dataset: U.S. Census Bureau data (ACS) (search “Benton County, Tennessee educational attainment”).

• Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, Advanced Placement)

  • Program availability is typically documented in district course catalogs and state report-card indicators. In rural Tennessee districts, the most common formal offerings include:
    • Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways aligned to Tennessee’s CTE clusters (often including health science, agriculture, manufacturing/industrial maintenance, information technology, and skilled trades, depending on staffing and facilities).
    • Dual enrollment/dual credit opportunities through regional colleges (program availability is partnership-dependent).
    • Advanced Placement (AP) course availability varies by cohort size and staffing; AP participation and performance metrics are often summarized in state report-card views.
  • State-level program frameworks: Tennessee CTE overview and district metrics via Tennessee report cards.

• School safety measures and counseling resources

  • Tennessee districts generally operate under state requirements for school safety plans, emergency drills, visitor controls, and coordination with local law enforcement, alongside student support services such as school counseling and referrals to behavioral health supports.
  • County-specific staffing (counselor ratios), SRO presence, and documented safety measures are typically described in district policy manuals and state/federal reporting, but are not consistently published in a single county-level public dataset.

Employment and Economic Conditions

• Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

  • Official county unemployment statistics are published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS) and Tennessee labor-market summaries. The most recent annual and monthly rates are available through BLS and state labor-market portals. Reference: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
  • Proxy note: Benton County’s unemployment rate generally tracks rural West Tennessee patterns and is often more volatile than metro areas due to a smaller labor force; the latest BLS release is the authoritative measure.

• Major industries and employment sectors

  • County employment by industry is best summarized using ACS “industry” tables and regional economic profiles. In Benton County and similar rural West Tennessee counties, employment commonly concentrates in:
    • Educational services, health care and social assistance
    • Retail trade
    • Manufacturing (often small-to-mid sized plants within commuting distance)
    • Construction
    • Public administration
    • Accommodation and food services (including recreation-related demand near lakes and the river)
  • Reference: ACS industry and class-of-worker tables.

• Common occupations and workforce breakdown

  • Occupational groups in rural counties typically skew toward:
    • Service occupations
    • Sales and office
    • Production, transportation, and material moving
    • Construction and extraction
    • Management/business/science/arts (smaller share than metropolitan counties)
  • The ACS provides county estimates for occupation groups and “class of worker” (private wage and salary, government, self-employed). Reference: ACS occupation tables.

• Commuting patterns and mean commute times

  • The ACS provides:
    • Mean travel time to work
    • Commute mode shares (drive alone, carpool, work from home, etc.)
  • In Benton County’s rural context, commuting is dominated by personal vehicles, with limited transit availability and commuting ties to nearby counties for larger employers and services. Reference: ACS commuting (Journey to Work) tables.

• Local employment versus out-of-county work

  • A common pattern in rural counties is substantial out-commuting to adjacent counties for manufacturing, healthcare, retail hubs, and public-sector employment. The most direct measures come from:
    • ACS “place of work” commuting tables and/or
    • LEHD/OnTheMap commuting flows (where available).
  • Reference: U.S. Census OnTheMap (LEHD).

Housing and Real Estate

• Homeownership rate and rental share

  • County homeownership and renter shares are reported by the ACS (occupied housing units by tenure). Rural counties in West Tennessee typically show higher homeownership rates than state and national averages, but Benton County’s exact share should be taken from the latest ACS release. Reference: ACS housing tenure tables.

• Median property values and recent trends

  • The ACS reports median value of owner-occupied housing units at the county level. Recent years across Tennessee have shown post-2020 home-value appreciation followed by market cooling in some areas; Benton County’s median value and trendline are best reflected in ACS 1-year/5-year estimates and local assessment data.
  • Reference: ACS median home value tables and local tax/appraisal sources via the county trustee/property assessor pages (published locally).

• Typical rent prices

  • The ACS provides median gross rent for the county, including utilities in many cases. In rural counties, rental supply is often limited and more variable due to fewer multifamily complexes and a higher share of single-family rentals.
  • Reference: ACS gross rent tables.

• Types of housing

  • Benton County’s housing stock is predominantly:
    • Single-family detached homes
    • Manufactured homes (a common rural housing type)
    • Rural lots/acreage tracts
    • A smaller share of multifamily apartments, typically concentrated near Camden and along major corridors
  • The ACS provides distribution by structure type (1-unit detached, 1-unit attached, 2–4 units, 5+ units, mobile home, etc.). Reference: ACS housing structure type tables.

• Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

  • Settlement patterns center on Camden and smaller communities, with many households located on rural roads and near lakes/river recreation areas. Proximity to schools and daily services is generally highest in and around Camden; outside town, residents typically rely on driving for groceries, healthcare, and school commutes.

• Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

  • Property taxes in Tennessee are levied at the county and municipal level based on assessed value (with different assessment ratios by property class) and the local tax rate. Benton County’s effective burden depends on:
    • County rate (and city rate for incorporated areas)
    • Assessed value and assessment ratio for residential property
  • Proxy note: A single “average rate” can be misleading because rates differ by jurisdiction and assessment; the most accurate figures come from the Benton County Trustee and Property Assessor publications and the Tennessee Comptroller’s local tax summaries.
  • Reference: Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (local government finance and tax resources) and county-level trustee/assessor postings for current rates and example bills.