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Watford City, ND

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Population
6,378
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,123 ft
Median Home Value
$408,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,336/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$102,260
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North DakotaPopulation ranking#14 highest population in North DakotaNearest larger communityWilliston, North Dakota32 miles away · 29,522 residents.

About Watford City

Watford City is a city and the county seat of McKenzie County, North Dakota, founded in 1914 with the arrival of the Great Northern Railroad. Located within the Bakken oil field, the community of approximately 6,000 experienced rapid population growth during the North Dakota oil boom following the 2010 census. The city is the headquarters of McKenzie Electric Cooperative and home to the First International Bank, and is served by the Watford City Public School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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