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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – SmartAsset, a financial technology company released its annual study on property taxes and Barnes County ranked among the best for residents getting the most ‘Bang for their Buck’ on property taxes.

Dickey County received the 2nd highest rating followed by Traill County.

Barnes County was rated 8th, Ransom 9th and Richland 10th across the state.

In addition to property taxes, the SmartAsset study analyzed the quality of local schools and the local crime rate.
 
Property Tax Rate    School Rating    Crimes Per 100k People    Overall Value Index       
1.    Benson, ND    0.79%    5.00    368    98.08       
2.    Dickey, ND    1.25%    8.00    404    95.78       
3.    Traill, ND    1.24%    9.00    780    89.56       
4.    Pembina, ND    1.25%    5.00    805    80.17       
5.    Rolette, ND    1.20%    1.00    283    79.45       
6.    Bottineau, ND    0.75%    5.00    995    78.47       
7.    McHenry, ND    0.68%    3.00    791    77.04       
8.    Barnes, ND    1.24%    10.00    1613    75.98       
9.    Ransom, ND    1.18%    6.00    1155    72.78       
10.    Richland, ND    1.49%    10.00    1826    70.02

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