Hettinger County Property Taxes
Hettinger County, North Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$104/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.13%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$110,900
State avg ▼ $168,606
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,399
$117/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,150
$96/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#48
of 53 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hettinger County, North Dakota
Hettinger's tax burden mirrors the nation
Hettinger County's effective tax rate of 1.128% slightly exceeds the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the upper-middle tier of U.S. counties. The median tax bill of $1,251 falls well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting lower home values despite the above-average rate.
Tied for highest rate in North Dakota
Hettinger County ranks first (tied) in effective tax rate among all 53 North Dakota counties at 1.128%, matching Grand Forks County exactly and running 27% above the state average of 0.885%. This reflects the county's commitment to funding local services and infrastructure.
Highest in its rural peer group
Hettinger County's rate of 1.128% significantly exceeds Golden Valley (0.930%), Grant (0.980%), and Logan (0.932%) counties. It ties Grand Forks as the state's most heavily taxed county, unusual for rural southwest North Dakota.
What a typical homeowner pays
On Hettinger County's median home value of $110,900, homeowners pay roughly $1,251 in annual property taxes. With mortgage insurance, that bill grows to $1,399, making Hettinger more expensive than most rural counties despite lower home values.
Challenge assessments proactively
Hettinger's high rate means assessment errors cost homeowners more in absolute dollars. If you suspect your home is overvalued—especially if recent improvements or market declines haven't been reflected—file an appeal to recapture savings.
How Hettinger County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hettinger County
1.13%
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.