Sargent County, North Dakota Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Sargent County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Sargent County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Sargent County's effective property tax rate to other counties in North Dakota or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Sargent County's median effective rate stands at 1.50%, which is higher than the national median of 1.02%. Within Sargent County, the highest rate is found in Gwinner at 1.66%, while Cogswell has the lowest at 1.09%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, special assessment districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property tax bills in Sargent County are based on a home’s assessed value and the local tax rate, which together determine how much a homeowner owes each year. Local taxing authorities use the assessed market value of the property, then apply the relevant mill levies to calculate the final bill. Because the tax bill is tied to value, homes with higher assessed values generally pay more, while lower-valued homes pay less.

In Sargent County, the median home price is $16,884, which helps explain why many tax bills are relatively modest compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400. The 25th percentile tax bill is $150, while the 75th percentile is $1,385 and the 90th percentile is $2,729. Median tax bills also vary by city, from $159 in Milnor to $331 in Cogswell. For homeowners, this means property taxes can change based on both location and assessed value, making it important to understand how local assessments affect the annual bill.