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Crime in Watford City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Watford City. Key points include:
There were 114 total crimes in Watford City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Watford City is 1,916.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Watford City is 302.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Watford City is 1,613.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Watford City is -9.58% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Watford City Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Watford City / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 114 | 1,916.3 | 1,936.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 302.6 | 254.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 27.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 235.3 | 174.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 96 | 1,613.7 | 1,682.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 67.2 | 271.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 79 | 1,328.0 | 1,229.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 218.5 | 181.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Watford City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Watford City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Watford City is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Watford City is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Watford City is $378,061.
The median income in Watford City is $102,260.
Watford City's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Watford City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Watford City | North Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 94 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 144 | 87 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 99 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Watford City, ND Weather
The average high in Watford City is 55.0° and the average low is 29.6°.
There are 39.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 15.1 inches of precipitation each year with 48.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Watford City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 29.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 39.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 15.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 48.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Watford City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Watford City
The current population in Watford City is 6,039. The population has increased 245.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,039 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 6,016 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 5,900 | 3.1% |
| 2021 | 5,725 | -19.9% |
| 2020 | 7,146 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 6,912 | 11.5% |
| 2018 | 6,197 | 13.9% |
| 2017 | 5,441 | 18.4% |
| 2016 | 4,596 | 23.3% |
| 2015 | 3,728 | 36.2% |
| 2014 | 2,738 | 21.5% |
| 2013 | 2,253 | 7.9% |
| 2012 | 2,088 | 4.6% |
| 2011 | 1,996 | 14.3% |
| 2010 | 1,746 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Watford City
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Watford City is:
66.6% White with 4,023 White residents.
2.5% African American with 151 African American residents.
2.4% American Indian with 147 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 52 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 186 Two Or More residents.
24.5% Hispanic with 1,480 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Watford City | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.6% | 81.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.5% | 3.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.4% | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.5% | 4.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Watford City
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Watford City is 44.1% female with 2,666 female residents.
Watford City is 55.9% male with 3,373 male residents.
| Gender | Watford City | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.1% | 48.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 55.9% | 51.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Watford City for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Watford City completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Watford City completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Watford City completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Watford City completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Watford City completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Watford City completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Watford City completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Watford City completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Watford City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Watford City | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Watford City, North Dakota
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2.9% of households in Watford City earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Watford City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Watford City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.0% of households in Watford City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.3% of households in Watford City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.5% of households in Watford City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.1% of households in Watford City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.2% of households in Watford City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.7% of households in Watford City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.1% of households in Watford City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Watford City | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.0% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.3% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.5% | 16.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.2% | 18.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.1% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
