At a Glance
Median Income
$69,000
$46,768 per capita
Home Value
$51,700
Zillow: $238,344
Median Rent
$675/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.5% smoking rate
How Willow City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willow City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willow City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willow City residents earn a median household income of $69,000 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,768. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 335 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willow City is $51,700 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,344. Median rent is $675/month, with 9.0% 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 1962.
Education
7.6% of adults in Willow City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willow City has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population126
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$46,768
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,700
Rent$675
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$238,344
Housing Units118
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain18.9 in/yr
Elevation1,470 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Willow City was founded in 1889.
The median home in Willow City was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Minot International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.