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Crime in Williston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Williston. Key points include:
There were 749 total crimes in Williston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Williston is 2,752.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Williston is 437.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Williston is 2,315.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Williston is 29.88% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Williston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Williston / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 749 | 2,752.6 | 1,936.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 119 | 437.3 | 254.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 18.4 | 27.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 93 | 341.8 | 174.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 630 | 2,315.2 | 1,682.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 93 | 341.8 | 271.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 475 | 1,745.6 | 1,229.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 62 | 227.8 | 181.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Williston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Williston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Williston is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Williston is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Williston is $365,978.
The median income in Williston is $79,381.
Williston's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Williston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Williston | North Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 94 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 128 | 87 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 99 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Williston, ND Weather
The average high in Williston is 54.7° and the average low is 29.7°.
There are 35.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.4 inches of precipitation each year with 44.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Williston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 29.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 35.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 44.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Williston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Williston
The current population in Williston is 28,056. The population has increased 102.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,056 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 27,964 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 27,783 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 27,368 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 27,812 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 27,250 | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 26,102 | 4.1% |
| 2017 | 25,072 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 23,902 | 8.4% |
| 2015 | 22,051 | 11.1% |
| 2014 | 19,849 | 17.3% |
| 2013 | 16,917 | 8.8% |
| 2012 | 15,553 | 7.7% |
| 2011 | 14,440 | 4.2% |
| 2010 | 13,852 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Williston
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Williston is:
73.6% White with 20,661 White residents.
6.4% African American with 1,806 African American residents.
2.8% American Indian with 780 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 472 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 47 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 21 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 1,349 Two Or More residents.
10.4% Hispanic with 2,920 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Williston | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.6% | 81.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.4% | 3.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.8% | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.4% | 4.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Williston
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Williston is 48.3% female with 13,560 female residents.
Williston is 51.7% male with 14,495 male residents.
| Gender | Williston | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 48.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Williston for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Williston completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Williston completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Williston completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Williston completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Williston completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Williston completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Williston completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Williston completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Williston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Williston | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Williston, North Dakota
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2.4% of households in Williston earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Williston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Williston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in Williston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Williston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.5% of households in Williston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.0% of households in Williston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.7% of households in Williston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.2% of households in Williston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.5% of households in Williston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Williston | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 16.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 18.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.5% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
