Benson County property tax
Homeowners in Benson County, North Dakota typically pay about 0.91% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $817 on a median home value of $90,000.
Typical effective rate
0.91%
higher than 42% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$817
per year
Median home value
$90,000
In ND
#29
of 53 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.91% — 3% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 8% lower than the North Dakota median of 0.99%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,409 for mortgaged homes, $537 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 29th highest effective rate of 53 ranked North Dakota counties; nationally it sits around the 58th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Benson County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.91%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Benson County, ND?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Benson County is 0.91% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($817) divided by the median home value ($90,000) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Benson County?
The median owner-occupied home in Benson County is valued at $90,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $817 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,409, versus $537 for homes without one.
How does Benson County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Benson County's effective rate is 8% lower than the North Dakota median, ranking 29th of 53 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Dakota counties
Counties ranked closest to Benson County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Dakota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Rolette County | 0.94% | $977 |
| 27 | Dickey County | 0.92% | $1,488 |
| 28 | Griggs County | 0.91% | $1,084 |
| 30 | Emmons County | 0.91% | $1,063 |
| 31 | Grant County | 0.91% | $845 |
| 32 | Golden Valley County | 0.89% | $1,104 |
Official data & resources for Benson County
- Benson County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Benson County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Benson County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.