Watford City

Watford City, North Dakota Overview

Watford City scores 57.3/100 overall (B+), ranking #10 of 20 cities in North Dakota — below the state composite of 76.6. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 66/100, while Environment lags at 39/100.

Income & Employment in Watford City

The median household income in Watford City is $88,351, 22% above the statewide median of $72,583. Population grew 3% recently.

Safety in Watford City

Watford City’s violent crime rate of 332.4 per 100,000 runs above the North Dakota average of 267. The property crime rate is 2746.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Watford City

The median home value is $385,100. Median monthly rent is $1,210. Renters spend 16.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Watford City

The adult obesity rate in Watford City is 39.4%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 7.3%. Residents report an average of 15.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. North Dakota ranks #18 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Watford City

Watford City has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. Per-pupil spending is $15,006. The city has 5 public schools serving 2,105 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Watford City

Winters in Watford City are cold, averaging 20°F. Summers average 70°F. Winters average 20°F. Annual precipitation is 25.5 inches.

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