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Willow City, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Bottineau County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
126 Population 268/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $46,768 per capita
$51,700 Home Value $238,344 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 1,320 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,700 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Willow City, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,000
8% below
$46,768 per capita
Home Value
$51,700
82% below
Zillow: $238,344
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
73% below
1,320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
77% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
274 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
92%
Home Value
18%
Rent
58%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willow City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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.

Safety & Crime

Willow City reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,320/100K.

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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population126
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans84.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property1,320/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,598/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband86.0%
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.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.