Mercer County Property Taxes
Mercer County, North Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
43.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$175/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.07%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$196,200
State avg ▲ $168,606
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,274
$190/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,944
$162/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#41
of 53 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Mercer County, North Dakota
Mercer's rate slightly below national norm
Mercer County's effective rate of 1.071% is nearly identical to the national median of 1.1%, placing it squarely in the middle of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $2,101 is about $589 less than the national median of $2,690.
Among North Dakota's highest rates
Mercer County's 1.071% effective rate is notably higher than North Dakota's state average of 0.885%, placing it in the upper tier of state counties. The median property tax of $2,101 is $641 above the statewide median of $1,460.
Second-highest rate in the region
Mercer County's 1.071% rate is only slightly lower than McIntosh (1.080%), making it one of the priciest in the eight-county area. It's significantly higher than McKenzie (0.412%), Mountrail (0.527%), and McHenry (0.663%).
Your estimated annual property tax
On Mercer's median home value of $196,200, expect approximately $2,101 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $2,274, while those owning outright pay closer to $1,944.
Could your assessment be wrong?
Many North Dakota homeowners discover their property is overassessed during appeal windows. If you believe your home's valuation is inaccurate, filing a tax assessment appeal could reduce your annual bill—often with minimal paperwork and no filing fee.
How Mercer County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mercer County
1.07%
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.