Burke County Property Taxes

Burke County, North Dakota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

33.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$81/mo escrow

#12 of 53 counties in North Dakota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.68%

vs. North Dakota Avg33.7% below
vs. National Avg64% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$141,900

State avg $168,606

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,071

$89/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$923

$77/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#12

of 53 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Burke County, North Dakota

Burke County taxes well below U.S. norm

Burke County's 0.682% effective tax rate ranks 23% below the national median of 0.89%, placing it among America's more affordable counties for property taxation. The median property tax of $968 is just 36% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting median home values of $141,900—50% below the national average.

Among North Dakota's cheapest taxes

Burke County's 0.682% effective rate is the lowest among the eight counties profiled and ranks well below North Dakota's 0.885% state average. Its median property tax of $968 is the second-lowest in the dataset, offering substantial savings for rural homeowners.

Lowest taxes in the regional cluster

Burke County's 0.682% rate and $968 median tax are the most affordable in the immediate region, beating Bowman (0.754%, $1,330) and Bottineau (0.699%, $1,335). Only Benson County ($724) offers lower absolute tax bills, though at similar rates.

Median tax bill just under $968

Applying Burke County's 0.682% effective rate to the median home value of $141,900 yields an estimated annual property tax of $968, among the state's lowest. This affordability extends across the county's rural residential stock.

Verify your home's assessment value

Burke County's low-tax environment doesn't mean assessments are always accurate—overassessments, however modest, still erode your budget over time. Request a review if you believe your property has been valued above its true market worth.

How Burke County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Burke County$968
North Dakota State Average$1,460
National Average$1,924

Burke County

0.68%

Effective rate

North Dakota Avg

0.87%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Burke County, North Dakota?
The effective property tax rate in Burke County, North Dakota is 0.68%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Burke County?
The median annual property tax payment in Burke County is $968. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,071, while those without a mortgage pay $923.
How does Burke County compare to the North Dakota average?
Burke County's effective tax rate of 0.68% is lower than the North Dakota state average of 0.87%. The median annual property tax in Burke County is $968, compared to the state average of $1,460.
What is the median home value in Burke County, North Dakota?
The median home value in Burke County, North Dakota is $141,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Burke County a low property tax area in North Dakota?
Yes — Burke County's effective property tax rate of 0.68% is below the North Dakota average of 0.87%. The median annual property tax of $968 is also lower the state average of $1,460, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Burke County rank for property taxes in North Dakota?
Burke County ranks #12 out of 53 counties in North Dakota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.68% and median annual tax of $968, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.