Steele County Property Tax Rate

North Dakota

1.01%effective rate

Steele County, North Dakota has an effective property tax rate of 1.01%, which is 10% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $130,700, homeowners pay approximately $1,322 per year in property taxes. Steele County ranks #20 out of 53 counties in North Dakota for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,322

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$130,700

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.71%

Median income: $77,500

State Rank📍

#20

of 53 counties in ND

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,500

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,189

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Steele County pay on average $311 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Steele County Compares

Steele County
1.01%
North Dakota Average
0.99%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in North Dakota

Cavalier
1.34%
Cass
1.20%
Foster
1.19%
Grand Forks
1.15%
Richland
1.13%
Hettinger
1.12%
Sargent
1.12%
Mercer
1.10%

North Dakota Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Steele County homeowners

Homestead Credit

Varies based on income; up to 100% of taxes

Homeowners age 65+ or disabled with income under $42,000

Disabled Veteran

Credit based on disability percentage; up to full exemption for 100% disabled

Veterans with service-connected disability

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Estimate your annual property tax in Steele County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,030

$253/month · Rate: 1.01%

Quick Facts

Population1,804
Owner-Occupied56%
National Rank#1092 of 3,135
Median Income$77,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.