Mountrail County Property Taxes

Mountrail County, North Dakota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

19.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$98/mo escrow

#5 of 53 counties in North Dakota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.53%

vs. North Dakota Avg19.7% below
vs. National Avg56.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$222,200

State avg $168,606

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,551

$129/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$914

$76/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#5

of 53 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Mountrail County, North Dakota

Mountrail taxes among nation's lowest

Mountrail County's effective rate of 0.527% is well below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the bottom 10% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax of $1,172 is less than half the national median of $2,690.

Second-lowest rate in North Dakota

Mountrail County's 0.527% effective rate is substantially lower than North Dakota's state average of 0.885%. The median property tax of $1,172 is $288 below the statewide median of $1,460, making Mountrail one of the most affordable counties in the state.

Second-lowest rate in the region

Mountrail County's 0.527% rate is lower than McHenry (0.663%), Nelson (0.803%), and McLean (0.750%), trailing only McKenzie (0.412%). It substantially beats McIntosh (1.080%), Mercer (1.071%), and Morton (1.026%).

Your estimated annual property tax

On Mountrail's median home value of $222,200, expect approximately $1,172 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $1,551, while those owning outright pay closer to $914.

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 Mountrail County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Mountrail County$1,172
North Dakota State Average$1,460
National Average$1,924

Mountrail County

0.53%

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 Mountrail County, North Dakota?
The effective property tax rate in Mountrail County, North Dakota is 0.53%. 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 Mountrail County?
The median annual property tax payment in Mountrail County is $1,172. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,551, while those without a mortgage pay $914.
How does Mountrail County compare to the North Dakota average?
Mountrail County's effective tax rate of 0.53% is lower than the North Dakota state average of 0.87%. The median annual property tax in Mountrail County is $1,172, compared to the state average of $1,460.
What is the median home value in Mountrail County, North Dakota?
The median home value in Mountrail County, North Dakota is $222,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Mountrail County a low property tax area in North Dakota?
Yes — Mountrail County's effective property tax rate of 0.53% is below the North Dakota average of 0.87%. The median annual property tax of $1,172 is also lower the state average of $1,460, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Mountrail County rank for property taxes in North Dakota?
Mountrail County ranks #5 out of 53 counties in North Dakota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.53% and median annual tax of $1,172, 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.