Barnes County property tax
Homeowners in Barnes County, North Dakota typically pay about 1.03% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,796 on a median home value of $173,700.
Typical effective rate
1.03%
higher than 33% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,796
per year
Median home value
$173,700
In ND
#14
of 53 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.03% — 10% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 5% higher than the North Dakota median of 0.99%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,012 for mortgaged homes, $1,615 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 14th highest effective rate of 53 ranked North Dakota counties; nationally it sits around the 67th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Barnes County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.03%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Barnes County, ND?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Barnes County is 1.03% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,796) divided by the median home value ($173,700) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Barnes County?
The median owner-occupied home in Barnes County is valued at $173,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,796 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,012, versus $1,615 for homes without one.
How does Barnes County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Barnes County's effective rate is 5% higher than the North Dakota median, ranking 14th of 53 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Dakota counties
Counties ranked closest to Barnes County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Dakota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | McIntosh County | 1.08% | $913 |
| 12 | Walsh County | 1.07% | $1,421 |
| 13 | Ward County | 1.07% | $2,859 |
| 15 | Traill County | 1.03% | $2,075 |
| 16 | Morton County | 1.02% | $2,686 |
| 17 | Ransom County | 1.01% | $1,959 |
Official data & resources for Barnes County
- Barnes County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Barnes County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Barnes County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.