10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in North Dakota
If you are comparing property taxes across North Dakota, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Billings County, comes in at 0.37% — 0.62% lower than the North Dakota average (0.99%). The statewide effective rate is 0.99%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings County | 0.37% | $1,189 | $322,500 |
| 2 | Slope County | 0.38% | $460 | $121,300 |
| 3 | McKenzie County | 0.41% | $1,473 | $357,300 |
| 4 | Sioux County | 0.47% | $410 | $87,400 |
| 5 | Mountrail County | 0.53% | $1,172 | $222,200 |
| 6 | Divide County | 0.60% | $1,034 | $173,100 |
| 7 | Dunn County | 0.60% | $1,473 | $244,000 |
| 8 | Oliver County | 0.63% | $1,363 | $217,000 |
| 9 | Kidder County | 0.66% | $910 | $138,500 |
| 10 | McHenry County | 0.66% | $949 | $143,200 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in North Dakota often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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