Watford City
A city in McKenzie County, North Dakota — population 7,944 as of 2020.
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News in Watford City
September 2026 Economy at a Glance
The September 2026 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some notable data includes: McKenzie County unemployment rate has ticked down to 2.2% in July from 2.6% in June, which follows the state trend Although Watford City sales tax distributions are down about 9% from August 2025…
GeneralIn the latest episode of the Living in McKenzie County podcast, host Vawnita Best chats with Robin Arndt, Sara Fitzpatrick, and Justin Johnsrud about the Watford City Parks and Recreation District: just in time for its 100-year celebration. Robin, who’s been with the park…
Community Groups & OrganizationsIn the latest episode of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast, host Vawnita Best takes a look at the power of community in Watford City in a discussion with Irene Sealy, Director of the McKenzie County Public Library, and Kat Hartel and Emily Brown with Bakken MomCo. As families…
Community Groups & Organizations In the latest episode of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast, host Vawnita Best chats with Tim Fjeldahl and Mitch Lunde about the exciting developments within the Wolf Pack Booster Club. As the freshly appointed athletic director for Watford City High School and Middle…
Community Groups & OrganizationsThe July 2026 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some notable data includes: Year to Date permit values are up significantly in 2026 compared to 2025 for both Watford City and McKenzie County permits Watford City hotel occupancy rate increased by 10 percentage points from…
Local Business In the latest episode of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast, Vawnita Best sits down with Mary Fish-Gumke, Jessica Hollenbeck, and Stefanie Russell to dive into all the exciting happenings around Watford City. The Chamber’s big focus is on the upcoming 2026 Ribfest on August…
EventsIn and around Watford City
See & do
- Anytime Fitness
- Bakken Ridge Apartments
- Doc Nelson Dog Park
- Fairways at Hunter's Run
- McKenzie County Fairgrounds
Eat, drink & stay
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Watford City by the numbers
- Area
- 8.98 sq mi (23.25 km²), 0.08 sq mi water
- Median age
- 28.8
- Households
- 2,629
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $102,260
- Median house value
- $408,500
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- PO BOX 494, WATFORD CITY, ND 58854