Ward County, North Dakota property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.07%

Homeowners in Ward County, North Dakota paid a median $2,859 a year in property tax on a median home worth $267,100, an effective rate of about 1.07% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#41 lowest of 53North Dakota counties by effective rate

0.99%North Dakota statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$2,859
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$267,100
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.07%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
3.7%
of $78,238 median household income
Owner costs
$1,881/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Ward County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Ward County1.07%
North Dakota0.99%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Ward County$2,859
North Dakota$2,468
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 1.07% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,606$134
$250,000$2,676$223
$350,000$3,746$312
$500,000$5,352$446

Cities and towns in Ward County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Minot$3,054$257,1001.19%
Surrey$3,071$315,8000.97%
Burlington$2,802$243,5001.15%
Kenmare$1,223$115,5001.06%

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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 is the property tax rate in Ward County, North Dakota?

Homeowners in Ward County, North Dakota paid a median $2,859 a year in property tax on a median home worth $267,100, an effective rate of about 1.07% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Ward County?

About $3,211 a year ($268 a month) at the 1.07% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Ward County property tax high?

It ranks #41 lowest of 53 North Dakota counties. The state median effective rate is 0.99% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Ward County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Ward County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.