Benson County Property Taxes
Benson County, North Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
50.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$60/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.87%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$83,100
State avg ▼ $168,606
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,177
$98/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$546
$46/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#19
of 53 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Benson County, North Dakota
Benson County taxes stay below U.S. median
At 0.871%, Benson County's effective tax rate sits just 2% below the national median of 0.89%, making it nearly aligned with the broader U.S. average. The median property tax of $724 is just 27% of the national median of $2,690, because homes here average $83,100—less than 30% of the national median home value.
Near state average for tax rates
Benson County's 0.871% effective rate hovers just slightly below North Dakota's state average of 0.885%, placing it squarely in the middle of the state's county rankings. Its median property tax of $724 is the lowest among the eight counties profiled, thanks to the state's cheapest median home values at $83,100.
Most affordable taxes in the region
Benson County's 0.871% rate and $724 median tax represent the lowest figures across all neighboring counties, including Adams (1.021%, $1,106) and Bottineau (0.699%, $1,335). The county's low home values create an unusually affordable property tax environment for the region.
Median annual tax just $724
Applying Benson County's 0.871% effective rate to the median home value of $83,100 yields an estimated annual property tax of $724, the region's lowest. This affordability makes Benson attractive for budget-conscious homebuyers and retirees on fixed incomes.
Review your assessment for accuracy
Even in Benson County's low-tax environment, overassessments happen and can still cost homeowners hundreds over time. Check your assessment notice against current market values to confirm you're not overpaying on your $724 (or your individual home's) tax bill.
How Benson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Benson County
0.87%
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.