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Watford City, ND

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 49
Population6,016
Foreign Born3.7%
Population Density673people per mi²
Median Age28.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life

Lifestyle data is not available for this location.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

117/100

17% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Watford City, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$36k
Comfortable $75k$110k
Luxury $160k+$247k+
Elite (Top 5%) $212k+$329k+
Affordability Ratio

80%

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

Watford City Municipal Airport

1.1mi

Post Office

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

No country clubs found nearby.

Golf0 
Camping0 
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade

Affluence data is not available for this location.

Median HHI
$88k+5.1%
18% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$952k
45% above US avg
College Educated
25.8%
26% below US avg
WFH
6.8%
52% below US avg
Homeownership
35.3%
46% below US avg
Median Home
$385k
37% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade

Crime data is not available for this location.

Crime Rate
23.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+66.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+71.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.58 / 1k Residents60% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+60.6%
Burglary
0.65 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
17.74 / 1k Residents66% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.13 / 1k Residents22% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Watford City, North Dakota
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade

Sovereignty data unavailable.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.8% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (500% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T05:26:52.000Z

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