North Dakota Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 53 counties in ND.
The average median property tax in North Dakota is $1,460/year, which is 24% below the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 0.89% on a median home value of $168,606. Taxes range from $410 in Sioux County to $3,449 in Cass County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$1,460
-24% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$168,606
-20% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
0.89%
-6% vs US avg
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All Counties in North Dakota (53)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $1,106 | 1.02% |
| Barnes County | $1,842 | 1.10% |
| Benson County | $724 | 0.87% |
| Billings County | $1,189 | 0.37% |
| Bottineau County | $1,335 | 0.70% |
| Bowman County | $1,330 | 0.75% |
| Burke County | $968 | 0.68% |
| Burleigh County | $2,764 | 0.88% |
| Cass County | $3,449 | 1.21% |
| Cavalier County | $1,524 | 1.25% |
| Dickey County | $1,538 | 0.92% |
| Divide County | $1,034 | 0.60% |
| Dunn County | $1,473 | 0.60% |
| Eddy County | $1,027 | 0.89% |
| Emmons County | $1,011 | 0.90% |
| Foster County | $2,092 | 1.29% |
| Golden Valley County | $1,109 | 0.93% |
| Grand Forks County | $2,754 | 1.13% |
| Grant County | $841 | 0.98% |
| Griggs County | $1,162 | 0.91% |
| Hettinger County | $1,251 | 1.13% |
| Kidder County | $910 | 0.66% |
| LaMoure County | $1,142 | 0.97% |
| Logan County | $949 | 0.93% |
| McHenry County | $949 | 0.66% |
| McIntosh County | $867 | 1.08% |
| McKenzie County | $1,473 | 0.41% |
| McLean County | $1,748 | 0.75% |
| Mercer County | $2,101 | 1.07% |
| Morton County | $2,562 | 1.03% |
| Mountrail County | $1,172 | 0.53% |
| Nelson County | $919 | 0.80% |
| Oliver County | $1,363 | 0.63% |
| Pembina County | $1,165 | 1.00% |
| Pierce County | $1,477 | 1.03% |
| Ramsey County | $1,847 | 0.94% |
| Ransom County | $1,838 | 1.05% |
| Renville County | $1,107 | 0.68% |
| Richland County | $2,015 | 1.13% |
| Rolette County | $907 | 0.98% |
| Sargent County | $1,708 | 1.14% |
| Sheridan County | $753 | 0.70% |
| Sioux County | $410 | 0.47% |
| Slope County | $460 | 0.38% |
| Stark County | $2,398 | 0.92% |
| Steele County | $1,146 | 0.95% |
| Stutsman County | $2,193 | 1.09% |
| Towner County | $1,078 | 0.88% |
| Traill County | $2,018 | 1.04% |
| Walsh County | $1,389 | 1.11% |
| Ward County | $2,785 | 1.07% |
| Wells County | $1,107 | 1.04% |
| Williams County | $1,913 | 0.71% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in North Dakota? ▼
The average median property tax paid in North Dakota is $1,460 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.89%.
How does North Dakota compare to the national average? ▼
North Dakota property taxes are 24% below the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,460 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in North Dakota has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Sioux County has the lowest median property tax in North Dakota at $410 per year with an effective rate of 0.47%. The highest is Cass County at $3,449.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.