North Dakota homeowners paid a median $2,468 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.99%. The lowest county is Slope County (0.23%) and the highest is Cavalier County (1.34%) (Census 2020–2024).
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5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 53 North Dakota counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slope County | $387 | $170,000 | 0.23% |
| 2 | Billings County | $1,211 | $331,000 | 0.37% |
| 3 | McKenzie County | $1,491 | $349,600 | 0.43% |
| 4 | Sioux County | $420 | $85,400 | 0.49% |
| 5 | Mountrail County | $1,209 | $232,700 | 0.52% |
| 6 | Burke County | $846 | $158,100 | 0.54% |
| 7 | Kidder County | $903 | $156,600 | 0.58% |
| 8 | Divide County | $1,006 | $167,600 | 0.60% |
| 9 | Dunn County | $1,665 | $275,000 | 0.61% |
| 10 | Oliver County | $1,343 | $215,700 | 0.62% |
| 11 | McHenry County | $994 | $151,000 | 0.66% |
| 12 | Renville County | $1,128 | $166,000 | 0.68% |
| 13 | Williams County | $1,939 | $284,800 | 0.68% |
| 14 | Sheridan County | $774 | $110,300 | 0.70% |
| 15 | Bottineau County | $1,393 | $193,200 | 0.72% |
| 16 | Bowman County | $1,199 | $164,900 | 0.73% |
| 17 | Nelson County | $1,044 | $139,700 | 0.75% |
| 18 | McLean County | $1,724 | $227,100 | 0.76% |
| 19 | Towner County | $1,182 | $134,800 | 0.88% |
| 20 | Burleigh County | $2,863 | $324,000 | 0.88% |
| 21 | Stark County | $2,411 | $271,700 | 0.89% |
| 22 | Golden Valley County | $1,104 | $123,900 | 0.89% |
| 23 | Grant County | $845 | $93,200 | 0.91% |
| 24 | Emmons County | $1,063 | $117,200 | 0.91% |
| 25 | Benson County | $817 | $90,000 | 0.91% |
| 26 | Griggs County | $1,084 | $119,300 | 0.91% |
| 27 | Dickey County | $1,488 | $162,400 | 0.92% |
| 28 | Rolette County | $977 | $103,800 | 0.94% |
| 29 | Wells County | $1,119 | $114,500 | 0.98% |
| 30 | Ramsey County | $1,976 | $199,300 | 0.99% |
| 31 | Eddy County | $1,237 | $124,000 | 1.00% |
| 32 | Logan County | $1,018 | $102,000 | 1.00% |
| 33 | Adams County | $1,130 | $113,200 | 1.00% |
| 34 | Pembina County | $1,205 | $119,200 | 1.01% |
| 35 | Steele County | $1,322 | $130,700 | 1.01% |
| 36 | LaMoure County | $1,187 | $117,200 | 1.01% |
| 37 | Ransom County | $1,959 | $193,000 | 1.02% |
| 38 | Morton County | $2,686 | $263,900 | 1.02% |
| 39 | Traill County | $2,075 | $200,700 | 1.03% |
| 40 | Barnes County | $1,796 | $173,700 | 1.03% |
| 41 | Ward County | $2,859 | $267,100 | 1.07% |
| 42 | Walsh County | $1,421 | $132,700 | 1.07% |
| 43 | McIntosh County | $913 | $84,200 | 1.08% |
| 44 | Pierce County | $1,604 | $147,300 | 1.09% |
| 45 | Stutsman County | $2,289 | $208,400 | 1.10% |
| 46 | Mercer County | $2,184 | $198,500 | 1.10% |
| 47 | Hettinger County | $1,308 | $117,300 | 1.12% |
| 48 | Sargent County | $1,828 | $163,200 | 1.12% |
| 49 | Richland County | $2,066 | $183,600 | 1.13% |
| 50 | Grand Forks County | $2,900 | $252,700 | 1.15% |
| 51 | Foster County | $1,991 | $167,500 | 1.19% |
| 52 | Cass County | $3,564 | $298,000 | 1.20% |
| 53 | Cavalier County | $1,686 | $125,800 | 1.34% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in North Dakota?
Slope County, with a median effective rate of 0.23% ($387 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in North Dakota?
Cavalier County at 1.34% ($1,686 median tax).
How much is property tax in North Dakota?
North Dakota homeowners paid a median $2,468 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.99%. The lowest county is Slope County (0.23%) and the highest is Cavalier County (1.34%) (Census 2020–2024).