North Dakota Property Tax Data
ACS 2024 property tax data for 53 counties in ND.
The average median property tax in North Dakota is $1,506/year, which is 24% below the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $175,787. Taxes range from $387 in Slope County to $3,564 in Cass County.
What This Data Tells Us About North Dakota
Across 53 counties in North Dakota, the average median property tax is $1,506 per year, 24% below the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 0.88% on a median home value of $175,787 reflects how North Dakota's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
Within North Dakota, median annual tax ranges from $387 in Slope County (effective rate 0.23%) to $3,564 in Cass County (effective rate 1.20%). Median home values in North Dakota ($175,787) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau — individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
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Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.88% compared to the national average of 0.92%. North Dakota has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
All Counties in North Dakota (53)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $1,130 | 1.00% |
| Barnes County | $1,796 | 1.03% |
| Benson County | $817 | 0.91% |
| Billings County | $1,211 | 0.37% |
| Bottineau County | $1,393 | 0.72% |
| Bowman County | $1,199 | 0.73% |
| Burke County | $846 | 0.54% |
| Burleigh County | $2,863 | 0.88% |
| Cass County | $3,564 | 1.20% |
| Cavalier County | $1,686 | 1.34% |
| Dickey County | $1,488 | 0.92% |
| Divide County | $1,006 | 0.60% |
| Dunn County | $1,665 | 0.61% |
| Eddy County | $1,237 | 1.00% |
| Emmons County | $1,063 | 0.91% |
| Foster County | $1,991 | 1.19% |
| Golden Valley County | $1,104 | 0.89% |
| Grand Forks County | $2,900 | 1.15% |
| Grant County | $845 | 0.91% |
| Griggs County | $1,084 | 0.91% |
| Hettinger County | $1,308 | 1.12% |
| Kidder County | $903 | 0.58% |
| LaMoure County | $1,187 | 1.01% |
| Logan County | $1,018 | 1.00% |
| McHenry County | $994 | 0.66% |
| McIntosh County | $913 | 1.08% |
| McKenzie County | $1,491 | 0.43% |
| McLean County | $1,724 | 0.76% |
| Mercer County | $2,184 | 1.10% |
| Morton County | $2,686 | 1.02% |
| Mountrail County | $1,209 | 0.52% |
| Nelson County | $1,044 | 0.75% |
| Oliver County | $1,343 | 0.62% |
| Pembina County | $1,205 | 1.01% |
| Pierce County | $1,604 | 1.09% |
| Ramsey County | $1,976 | 0.99% |
| Ransom County | $1,959 | 1.02% |
| Renville County | $1,128 | 0.68% |
| Richland County | $2,066 | 1.13% |
| Rolette County | $977 | 0.94% |
| Sargent County | $1,828 | 1.12% |
| Sheridan County | $774 | 0.70% |
| Sioux County | $420 | 0.49% |
| Slope County | $387 | 0.23% |
| Stark County | $2,411 | 0.89% |
| Steele County | $1,322 | 1.01% |
| Stutsman County | $2,289 | 1.10% |
| Towner County | $1,182 | 0.88% |
| Traill County | $2,075 | 1.03% |
| Walsh County | $1,421 | 1.07% |
| Ward County | $2,859 | 1.07% |
| Wells County | $1,119 | 0.98% |
| Williams County | $1,939 | 0.68% |
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