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Watford City, ND

Watford City, ND.

Population: 9,368 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Watford City, ND is $384,063 — up 6.8% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,321/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winterweather, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$384,063

Median home value

+6.8%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$384,063
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
5-year appreciation
+18.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$385,891
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
61
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,321/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
BADLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL, WATFORD CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, FOX HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WOLVES CENTER ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
277
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
298

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site (38 mi)
National parks include
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Watford City Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS INC
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,012
Housing built before 1970
8.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
76.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,890
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,419
Average weekly wage
$1,920
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Watford CityState medianUS median
Median home value$384,063$247,781$289,727
Typical rent$1,321/mo$1,244/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,890$1,250$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Watford City, ND?
$384,063.
What is typical rent in Watford City, ND?
Typical rent: $1,321/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Watford City, ND?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hail, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Watford City, ND?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Watford City, ND?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Watford City, ND?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Watford City, ND?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Watford City, ND?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Watford City, ND?
Regional Price Parity: 91.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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