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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.
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.
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.
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.
According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Watford City was owner-occupied.
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).
Watford City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| 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% | ![]() |
Comparing Watford City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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