Ward County, ND Property Tax Calculator
Ward County homeowners pay a median $2,859 a year in property tax, 1.07% of a median $267,100 home: above North Dakota's 0.99% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Ward County by home value, at 1.07%
| Home value | A year | A 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 against North Dakota and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward County | 1.07% | $2,859 | $267,100 | $78,238 |
| North Dakota | 0.99% | $2,468 | $249,900 | $76,657 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Ward County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Ward County?
The effective rate is 1.07%: a median $2,859 a year on a median $267,100 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 4 North Dakota counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Ward County?
About $4,280 a year, $357 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Ward County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
Its rate is above the state's 0.99%. Across North Dakota, covered counties range from 0.88% to 1.20%.
How do I lower my Ward County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.