Ward County Property Tax Rate

North Dakota

1.07%effective rate

Ward County, North Dakota has an effective property tax rate of 1.07%, which is 16% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $267,100, homeowners pay approximately $2,859 per year in property taxes. Ward County ranks #13 out of 53 counties in North Dakota for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,859

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$267,100

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.65%

Median income: $78,238

State Rank📍

#13

of 53 counties in ND

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,954

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,656

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Ward County pay on average $298 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Ward County Compares

Ward County
1.07%
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%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2020$2,335$217,7001.07%
2021$2,467$224,2001.10%
2022$2,666$249,8001.07%
2023$2,785$259,1001.07%
2024$2,859$267,1001.07%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

North Dakota Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Ward 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

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Ward County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,210

$268/month · Rate: 1.07%

Quick Facts

Population68,973
Owner-Occupied53.5%
National Rank#963 of 3,135
Median Income$78,238

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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.