Wells County, North Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Dakota. Population: 1,329.
The median annual property tax in Wells County is $1,107, which is 24% lower than the North Dakota state average and 42% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.04% on a median home value of $106,400. Property taxes represent 1.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,107
-24% vs State
-42% vs US
Median Home Value
$106,400
-37% vs State
-50% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.04%
+17% vs State
+9% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,178
$98/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,081
$90/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 | $1,107 -2.6% | 1.04% |
| 2022 | $1,137 -3.3% | 1.09% |
| 2021 | $1,176 +3.0% | 1.13% |
| 2020 | $1,142 +0.1% | 1.27% |
| 2019 | $1,141 | 1.20% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$61,346
per year
Monthly Tax
$92
per month
Other Counties in North Dakota
Bottineau County
Tax: $1,335/yr Rate: 0.70%
Emmons County
Tax: $1,011/yr Rate: 0.90%
Divide County
Tax: $1,034/yr Rate: 0.60%
Ransom County
Tax: $1,838/yr Rate: 1.05%
Morton County
Tax: $2,562/yr Rate: 1.03%
Burke County
Tax: $968/yr Rate: 0.68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Wells County, North Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Wells County is $1,107 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.04% on a median home value of $106,400.
How does Wells County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Wells County are 42% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.04% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Wells County? ▼
In Wells County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,178 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,081. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Wells County? ▼
Property taxes in Wells County represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $61,346. 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.