Wells County, ND property tax

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20

The median effective property tax rate in Wells County is 1.04%, above the North Dakota median of 0.99% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,107 a year on a home worth $106,400.

Effective rate
1.04%
Median annual bill
$1,107
Median home value
$106,400
Rank in North Dakota
16of 51

Estimated annual bill by home value

Home valueEstimated billPer month
$200,000$2,080$173
$300,000$3,120$260
$400,000$4,160$347
$500,000$5,200$433
$750,000$7,800$650
$1,000,000$10,400$867
At the county median effective rate of 1.04%, before exemptions. Jurisdictions inside the county differ; use the estimator for a specific home value and exemption.

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Wells County compared with North Dakota and the US

AreaEffective rateMedian billMedian home value
Wells County1.04%$1,107$106,400
North Dakota median0.99%$2,392$241,100
United States median0.98%$2,969n/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 Wells County, ND?

The median effective property tax rate in Wells County is 1.04% of home value, above the North Dakota median of 0.99% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,107 a year on a median home value of $106,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Wells County?

About $4,160 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.04%, 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 Wells County compare with the rest of North Dakota?

Wells County ranks 16 of 51 North Dakota counties by effective rate. The North Dakota median is 0.99% and the median bill is $2,392.