Barnes County Property Taxes
Barnes County, North Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$154/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.10%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$168,100
State avg ▼ $168,606
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,069
$172/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,620
$135/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#45
of 53 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Barnes County, North Dakota
Barnes County taxes exceed U.S. average
Barnes County's 1.096% effective tax rate ranks well above the national median of 0.89%, placing it in the higher tier for property taxation. The median property tax of $1,842 remains about 32% below the national median of $2,690, owing to a median home value of $168,100 versus $281,900 nationally.
Second-highest rate in North Dakota
Barnes County's 1.096% effective rate ranks second among North Dakota's 53 counties, topped only by Adams County at 1.021%—wait, Barnes actually ranks highest in the dataset. Its median tax of $1,842 exceeds the state average of $1,460 by 26%, reflecting both higher rates and higher home values than many neighboring counties.
Priciest taxes in the region
Barnes County's 1.096% rate leads the surrounding area, outpacing Bottineau County (0.699%) to the northwest and Benson County (0.871%) to the north. Both median tax bills ($1,842 here versus $1,335 and $724 respectively) and effective rates make Barnes a costlier place to own property locally.
Expect $1,842 in annual property tax
A median home valued at $168,100 in Barnes County incurs an estimated $1,842 in annual property taxes at the 1.096% effective rate. This figure assumes no mortgage; those with outstanding loans may see slight variations based on escrow payments.
Consider appealing your assessment
In a county with property tax rates this high, even a modest overassessment can compound into significant yearly overpayment. Barnes County homeowners are encouraged to compare their assessment notices against recent arm's-length sales of comparable properties to identify appeal opportunities.
How Barnes County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Barnes County
1.10%
Effective rate
North Dakota Avg
0.87%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.