Morton County property tax
Homeowners in Morton County, North Dakota typically pay about 1.02% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,686 on a median home value of $263,900.
Typical effective rate
1.02%
higher than 34% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,686
per year
Median home value
$263,900
In ND
#16
of 53 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.02% — 9% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 3% higher than the North Dakota median of 0.99%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,960 for mortgaged homes, $2,314 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 16th highest effective rate of 53 ranked North Dakota counties; nationally it sits around the 66th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Morton County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.02%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Morton County, ND?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Morton County is 1.02% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,686) divided by the median home value ($263,900) 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 Morton County?
The median owner-occupied home in Morton County is valued at $263,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,686 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,960, versus $2,314 for homes without one.
How does Morton County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Morton County's effective rate is 3% higher than the North Dakota median, ranking 16th of 53 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Dakota counties
Counties ranked closest to Morton County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Dakota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Ward County | 1.07% | $2,859 |
| 14 | Barnes County | 1.03% | $1,796 |
| 15 | Traill County | 1.03% | $2,075 |
| 17 | Ransom County | 1.01% | $1,959 |
| 18 | LaMoure County | 1.01% | $1,187 |
| 19 | Steele County | 1.01% | $1,322 |
Official data & resources for Morton County
- Morton County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Morton County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Morton 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.