Nelson County, North Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Dakota. Population: 996.
The median annual property tax in Nelson County is $919, which is 37% lower than the North Dakota state average and 52% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $114,500. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$919
-37% vs State
-52% vs US
Median Home Value
$114,500
-32% vs State
-46% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.80%
-10% vs State
-16% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,093
$91/mo
Without Mortgage
$832
$69/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $919 +7.4% | 0.80% |
| 2022 | $856 +16.6% | 0.80% |
| 2021 | $734 +10.7% | 0.74% |
| 2020 | $663 +12.4% | 0.69% |
| 2019 | $590 | 0.70% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$68,051
per year
Monthly Tax
$77
per month
Other Counties in North Dakota
Walsh County
Tax: $1,389/yr Rate: 1.11%
Ward County
Tax: $2,785/yr Rate: 1.07%
Mercer County
Tax: $2,101/yr Rate: 1.07%
Grand Forks County
Tax: $2,754/yr Rate: 1.13%
Stark County
Tax: $2,398/yr Rate: 0.92%
Williams County
Tax: $1,913/yr Rate: 0.71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Nelson County, North Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Nelson County is $919 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $114,500.
How does Nelson County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Nelson County are 52% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.80% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Nelson County? ▼
In Nelson County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,093 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $832. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Nelson County? ▼
Property taxes in Nelson County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $68,051. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.