Watford City, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
6,016 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,351 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
30.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$385,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$603 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,134 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McKenzie County
5
North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McKenzie County
5
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 13
Feb 0 4 18
Mar 1 5 29
Apr 1 3 43
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 2 43
Nov 1 4 29
Dec 0 9 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 11%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 26, ND State House District 26, ND
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Schools

Watford City Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Watford City High School
1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Watford City Middle School
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Williston State College
29 miles, N • 1.9 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
39 miles, E • 1 star
Dickinson State University
67 miles, S • 2.3 star
Dawson Community College
84 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Chi St Alexius Health Williston
30 miles, N • 2.3 star
Sidney Health Center
43 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Minot International Airport
97 miles, E • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
138 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
203 miles, E • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
223 miles, SE • 1 star
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