Ward County, ND
Living in Ward County
Bikeability11
Walkability23
Commute88
Public Transit14
Affordability65
Public Safety69
Airports4
Hospitals23
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
69kPopulation+9.4k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military4%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$213kMedian Home Value+$95k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$876Median Monthly Rent+$369 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 201315%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas56%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ward County
United States45
North Dakota28
Property Crime in Ward County
United States48
North Dakota42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 15 | 0 | 5 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 42 | 1 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 13 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ward County
Inland Flooding27
Tornado17
Blizzard9
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ward County, ND
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ward County, ND
Dakota Memorial High School
8 miles, E
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
11 miles, E
Our Redeemers Christian School
12 miles, E
Johnson Corners Christian Academy
71 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Ward County, ND
Minot State University
11 miles, E
Dickinson State University
109 miles, SW
University of Mary
110 miles, S
University of Jamestown
160 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ward County, ND
Trinity Hospitals
12 miles, E
Mountrail County Medical Center Inc
39 miles, W
Garrison Memorial Hospital
40 miles, S
Trinity Kenmare Community Hospital
40 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Ward County, ND
Minot International Airport
12 miles, E
Bismarck Municipal Airport
106 miles, S
Devils Lake Regional Airport
121 miles, E
Jamestown Regional Airport
160 miles, SE