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Watford City, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McKenzie County County
Watford City, ND
At a Glance
How Watford City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watford City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Watford City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Watford City residents earn a median household income of $88,351 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,501. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 819 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watford City is $385,100 , 37% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,113. Median rent is $1,210/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2012.
Safety & Crime
Watford City reports 495 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,508/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Watford City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watford City has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.