Watford City, ND
Livability
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Bikeability
3/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
1/10
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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
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.
Liberal (21%) (75%) ConservativeClimate
Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.
| 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
Schools
Watford City Elementary School
<1 miles, W
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Watford City High School
1 miles, SE
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Watford City Middle School
1 miles, SE
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Johnson Corners Christian Academy
15 miles, E
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Colleges
Williston State College
29 miles, N
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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
39 miles, E
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Dickinson State University
67 miles, S
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Dawson Community College
84 miles, W
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Hospitals
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc
<1 miles, N
Chi St Alexius Health Williston
30 miles, N
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Sidney Health Center
43 miles, W
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Tioga Medical Center
44 miles, NE
Airports
Minot International Airport
97 miles, E
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Bismarck Municipal Airport
138 miles, SE
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Devils Lake Regional Airport
203 miles, E
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Jamestown Regional Airport
223 miles, SE
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