Benson County, North Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Dakota. Population: 1,426.
The median annual property tax in Benson County is $724, which is 50% lower than the North Dakota state average and 62% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.87% on a median home value of $83,100. Property taxes represent 1.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$724
-50% vs State
-62% vs US
Median Home Value
$83,100
-51% vs State
-61% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.87%
-2% vs State
-8% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,177
$98/mo
Without Mortgage
$546
$46/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $724 -10.6% | 0.87% |
| 2022 | $810 +17.1% | 1.02% |
| 2021 | $692 -6.5% | 0.86% |
| 2020 | $740 +4.8% | 0.93% |
| 2019 | $706 | 0.90% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$68,049
per year
Monthly Tax
$60
per month
Other Counties in North Dakota
Stark County
Tax: $2,398/yr Rate: 0.92%
Mountrail County
Tax: $1,172/yr Rate: 0.53%
Steele County
Tax: $1,146/yr Rate: 0.95%
Bowman County
Tax: $1,330/yr Rate: 0.75%
Eddy County
Tax: $1,027/yr Rate: 0.89%
Barnes County
Tax: $1,842/yr Rate: 1.10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Benson County, North Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Benson County is $724 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.87% on a median home value of $83,100.
How does Benson County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Benson County are 62% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.87% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Benson County? ▼
In Benson County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,177 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $546. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Benson County? ▼
Property taxes in Benson County represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $68,049. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.