Ward County, ND property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Ward County is 1.07%, above the North Dakota median of 0.99% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,785 a year on a home worth $259,100.
- Effective rate
- 1.07%
- Median annual bill
- $2,785
- Median home value
- $259,100
- Rank in North Dakota
- 13of 51
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,140 | $178 |
| $300,000 | $3,210 | $268 |
| $400,000 | $4,280 | $357 |
| $500,000 | $5,350 | $446 |
| $750,000 | $8,025 | $669 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,700 | $892 |
Ward County compared with North Dakota and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward County | 1.07% | $2,785 | $259,100 |
| North Dakota median | 0.99% | $2,392 | $241,100 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Ward County, ND?
The median effective property tax rate in Ward County is 1.07% of home value, above the North Dakota median of 0.99% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,785 a year on a median home value of $259,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Ward County?
About $4,280 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.07%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Ward County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
Ward County ranks 13 of 51 North Dakota counties by effective rate. The North Dakota median is 0.99% and the median bill is $2,392.