Williston Urban Area, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
39,368 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,224 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$267,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$528 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,040 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 11
Feb 0 4 17
Mar 1 6 29
Apr 1 3 43
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 3 43
Nov 1 5 27
Dec 0 7 14

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 2, ND State House District 2, ND
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Schools

Garden Valley Elementary School
7 miles, W • 1.4 star
Williston Trinity Christian School
14 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Williston State College
15 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
54 miles, SE • 1 star
Fort Peck Community College
80 miles, W • 1 star
Minot State University
102 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Chi St Alexius Health Williston
15 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Minot International Airport
102 miles, SE • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
169 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
212 miles, SE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
245 miles, SE • 1 star
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