Ransom County Property Taxes

Ransom County, North Dakota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

25.9% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$153/mo escrow

#40 of 53 counties in North Dakota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.05%

vs. North Dakota Avg25.9% above
vs. National Avg31.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$174,800

State avg $168,606

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,046

$171/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,639

$137/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#40

of 53 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Ransom County, North Dakota

Ransom County taxes remain below national

Ransom County's effective tax rate of 1.052% exceeds the national median of 0.87%, yet the median annual tax of $1,838 is still less than 70% of the national median of $2,690. The median home here costs $174,800—far below the national median of $281,900.

Among the highest in North Dakota

At 1.052%, Ransom County's effective rate ranks above North Dakota's state average of 0.885%, and its median tax of $1,838 significantly exceeds the state median of $1,460. Ransom stands out as one of the higher-tax counties in the state.

Second-highest rate in region

Ransom County's 1.052% rate trails only Pierce County's 1.030% among nearby counties and far exceeds Oliver County's 0.628%. It ranks as a pricier option for property taxes in south-central North Dakota.

Annual taxes of $1,838 on median homes

On Ransom County's median home value of $174,800, homeowners pay an annual property tax of $1,838. Those with mortgages average $2,046, while outright owners pay $1,639.

Appeal if your assessment is steep

Ransom County's elevated effective rate makes assessment accuracy especially important—overassessed homeowners lose money year after year. File a property tax appeal with your county assessor if you believe your home's assessed value exceeds its true market value.

How Ransom County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Ransom County$1,838
North Dakota State Average$1,460
National Average$1,924

Ransom County

1.05%

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 Ransom County, North Dakota?
The effective property tax rate in Ransom County, North Dakota is 1.05%. 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 Ransom County?
The median annual property tax payment in Ransom County is $1,838. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,046, while those without a mortgage pay $1,639.
How does Ransom County compare to the North Dakota average?
Ransom County's effective tax rate of 1.05% is higher than the North Dakota state average of 0.87%. The median annual property tax in Ransom County is $1,838, compared to the state average of $1,460.
What is the median home value in Ransom County, North Dakota?
The median home value in Ransom County, North Dakota is $174,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Ransom County property tax rate higher than the North Dakota average?
Ransom County's effective property tax rate of 1.05% is higher than the North Dakota average of 0.87%. This difference of 0.19% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Ransom County rank for property taxes in North Dakota?
Ransom County ranks #40 out of 53 counties in North Dakota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.05% and median annual tax of $1,838, it falls in the upper 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.