North Dakota · FIPS 38049 · ACS 2020–2024
McHenry County, North Dakota property tax rate
Homeowners in McHenry County paid a median of $994 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $151,000 (2020–2024 survey). Taxes came to 0.71% of home value, 23% below the North Dakota rate of 0.92% and 25% below the U.S. rate of 0.94%.
- 0.71%Effective tax rate±0.10% margin · North Dakota: 0.92%
- $994Median tax per yearNorth Dakota: $2,468 · U.S.: $3,119
- $151,000Median home valueNorth Dakota: $249,900
- 1,826Owner-occupied homes81% of households own
| Measure | McHenry County | North Dakota | U.S. | McHenry County 2019–2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective tax rate | 0.71% | 0.92% | 0.94% | 0.68% | +0.02 pts |
| Median tax, all owners | $994 | $2,468 | $3,119 | $949 | +$45 (+4.7%) |
| Median tax, with a mortgage | $1,234 | $2,761 | $3,489 | $1,021 | +$213 (+20.9%) |
| Median tax, no mortgage | $878 | $2,069 | $2,576 | $872 | +$6 (+0.7%) |
| Median home value | $151,000 | $249,900 | $332,700 | $143,200 | +$7,800 (+5.4%) |
| Total taxes paid | $2,371,800 | $555,349,400 | $360,573,527,500 | $2,274,400 |
How McHenry County compares
- Per $1,000 of home value, owners here paid about $7.07 a year, against $9.22 statewide and $9.40 nationally.
- Rank in North Dakota: 14 of 41 counties from lowest to highest effective rate (among those with reliable estimates). Nationally, 44% of 2,682 counties had a lower rate.
- Homes with a mortgage: 0.71% of value; homes without one: 0.70%. Median bills: $1,234 and $878.
- Compared with the 2019–2023 survey, the effective rate rose (+0.02 pts) and the median tax changed +$45 (+4.7%). The two 5-year surveys share four years of responses, so year-to-year moves are small and partly noise.
- Margin of error: the effective rate is 0.71% ± 0.10% at 90% confidence, from a sample of the 1,826 owner-occupied homes.
North Dakota counties with similar rates
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley County | 0.64% | $1,104 | $123,900 |
| Adams County | 0.64% | $1,130 | $113,200 |
| Renville County | 0.66% | $1,128 | $166,000 |
| Williams County | 0.68% | $1,939 | $284,800 |
| McLean County | 0.71% | $1,724 | $227,100 |
| LaMoure County | 0.71% | $1,187 | $117,200 |
| Emmons County | 0.72% | $1,063 | $117,200 |
| Logan County | 0.78% | $1,018 | $102,000 |
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table-based summary file: B25090 (aggregate real estate taxes), B25082 (aggregate home value), B25103 (median real estate taxes), B25077 (median home value) and B25003 (tenure); files dated January 29, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates, same tables (files dated October 31, 2024), for the comparison column.
- Geography names: Census Bureau Geos20245YR.txt (file dated January 22, 2026).
Effective rate = total real estate taxes paid by owner-occupied homes ÷ their total value, as reported by owners to the Census Bureau. It is not a millage rate. Your bill depends on your assessed value, exemptions (such as homestead) and local levies.