Watford City, ND

Watford City, North Dakota

Watford City, North Dakota, in McKenzie county, is 135 miles NW of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 515 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 1,435 residents.

The People and Families of Watford City

In Watford City, about 56% of adults are married. People in Watford City have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Watford City had a median family income of $36,850. Home-based work is more common in Watford City than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Watford City. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Watford City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Watford City was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Watford City, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Watford City let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Watford City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Watford City, ND

Comparing Watford City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Watford City Almanac

Watford City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Watford City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Watford City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Watford City Public Libraries

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Watford City High Schools (2004)

WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL
100 E 3RD ST
701-444-3624
Serves 311 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Watford City Colleges

(List of All North Dakota Colleges)

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