Ward County property tax
Homeowners in Ward County, North Dakota typically pay about 1.07% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,859 on a median home value of $267,100.
Typical effective rate
1.07%
higher than 31% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,859
per year
Median home value
$267,100
In ND
#13
of 53 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.07% — 14% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 8% higher than the North Dakota median of 0.99%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,954 for mortgaged homes, $2,656 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 13th highest effective rate of 53 ranked North Dakota counties; nationally it sits around the 69th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Ward County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.07%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Ward County, ND?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Ward County is 1.07% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,859) divided by the median home value ($267,100) 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 Ward County?
The median owner-occupied home in Ward County is valued at $267,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,859 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,954, versus $2,656 for homes without one.
How does Ward County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Ward County's effective rate is 8% higher than the North Dakota median, ranking 13th of 53 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Dakota counties
Counties ranked closest to Ward County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Dakota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Pierce County | 1.09% | $1,604 |
| 11 | McIntosh County | 1.08% | $913 |
| 12 | Walsh County | 1.07% | $1,421 |
| 14 | Barnes County | 1.03% | $1,796 |
| 15 | Traill County | 1.03% | $2,075 |
| 16 | Morton County | 1.02% | $2,686 |
Official data & resources for Ward County
- Ward County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Ward County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Ward 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.