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Watford City, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McKenzie County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
6,016
Population
674/sq mi density
$88,351
Median Income
$51,501 per capita
$385,100
Home Value
$374,113 Zillow
$1,210
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
495
Violent Crime/100K
1,508 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,351 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$385,100 home value, $1,210/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
495 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Watford City has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 50.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8015°N, 103.2667°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McKenzie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williston Basin International (XWA) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0473 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Watford City has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").