| County | Median Property Taxes ↓ | With Mortgage | Without Mortgage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | $3,449 | $3,509 | $3,329 |
| Ward County | $2,785 | $2,903 | $2,562 |
| Burleigh County | $2,764 | $2,908 | $2,589 |
| Grand Forks County | $2,754 | $2,881 | $2,517 |
| Morton County | $2,562 | $2,677 | $2,372 |
| Stark County | $2,398 | $2,504 | $2,259 |
| Stutsman County | $2,193 | $2,365 | $1,909 |
| Mercer County | $2,101 | $2,274 | $1,944 |
| Foster County | $2,092 | $1,987 | $2,188 |
| Traill County | $2,018 | $2,150 | $1,837 |
| Richland County | $2,015 | $2,116 | $1,894 |
| Williams County | $1,913 | $1,987 | $1,762 |
| Ramsey County | $1,847 | $2,031 | $1,645 |
| Barnes County | $1,842 | $2,069 | $1,620 |
| Ransom County | $1,838 | $2,046 | $1,639 |
| McLean County | $1,748 | $1,833 | $1,671 |
| Sargent County | $1,708 | $1,863 | $1,557 |
| Dickey County | $1,538 | $1,536 | $1,542 |
| Cavalier County | $1,524 | $1,670 | $1,449 |
| Pierce County | $1,477 | $1,467 | $1,491 |
| McKenzie County | $1,473 | $1,673 | $1,229 |
| Dunn County | $1,473 | $1,390 | $1,543 |
| Walsh County | $1,389 | $1,632 | $1,217 |
| Oliver County | $1,363 | $1,438 | $1,297 |
| Bottineau County | $1,335 | $1,265 | $1,398 |
| Bowman County | $1,330 | $1,315 | $1,341 |
| Hettinger County | $1,251 | $1,399 | $1,150 |
| Billings County | $1,189 | $1,462 | $781 |
| Mountrail County | $1,172 | $1,551 | $914 |
| Pembina County | $1,165 | $1,273 | $1,094 |
| Griggs County | $1,162 | $1,125 | $1,178 |
| Steele County | $1,146 | $1,293 | $1,033 |
| LaMoure County | $1,142 | $1,155 | $1,133 |
| Golden Valley County | $1,109 | $1,308 | $1,061 |
| Wells County | $1,107 | $1,178 | $1,081 |
| Renville County | $1,107 | $1,193 | $988 |
| Adams County | $1,106 | $1,408 | $872 |
| Towner County | $1,078 | $1,098 | $1,074 |
| Divide County | $1,034 | $1,630 | $886 |
| Eddy County | $1,027 | $1,177 | $910 |
| Emmons County | $1,011 | $1,085 | $985 |
| Burke County | $968 | $1,071 | $923 |
| Logan County | $949 | $1,128 | $873 |
| McHenry County | $949 | $1,021 | $872 |
| Nelson County | $919 | $1,093 | $832 |
| Kidder County | $910 | $1,099 | $830 |
| Rolette County | $907 | $1,000 | $833 |
| McIntosh County | $867 | $1,207 | $707 |
| Grant County | $841 | $1,172 | $634 |
| Sheridan County | $753 | $842 | $715 |
| Benson County | $724 | $1,177 | $546 |
| Slope County | $460 | $377 | $513 |
| Sioux County | $410 | $1,929 | $269 |
In North Dakota, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 53 counties is $1,460.23. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. North Dakota residents typically pay lower property taxes compared to the national average.
Leading the state in property tax rates, Cass County County residents contribute a median of $3,449 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $3,509, while those who own their homes outright still pay $3,329. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.
At the other end of the spectrum, Sioux County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $410. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $1,929 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $269. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.