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Watford City, ND
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Demographics of Watford City, North Dakota
Quality of Life in Watford City, North Dakota
Lifestyle data is not available for this location.
What does Quality of Life tell us?
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.
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
17% above national average
The Real Cost of Living in Watford City, North Dakota for 2026
| Tier | Individual | Family (4) |
|---|---|---|
| Survival | $19k | $36k |
| Comfortable | $75k | $110k |
| Luxury | $160k+ | $247k+ |
| Elite (Top 5%) | $212k+ | $329k+ |
80%
Hobbies
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0 within 10 miles
Gas
0 within 10 miles
Hospital
0 within 20 miles
Airport
Watford City Municipal Airport
Post Office
Critical Amenities
Affluence Level in Watford City, North Dakota
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Crime in Watford City, North Dakota
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Political Climate in Watford City, North Dakota
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Inherited from parent state — no local data available.
Personal Sovereignty in Watford City, North Dakota
What does Personal Sovereignty tell us?
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.
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.
Sovereignty data unavailable.
State Policy
Energy independence: Net exporter (500% of energy produced in-state)
Personal Liberty
* 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