How long is the commute from Watford City, ND?
Workers who live in Watford City, ND take an average of 20.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.8 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Watford City get to work
| Means of transportation | Watford City | McKenzie County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±7.6 points) | 78.0% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.8% (±5.8 points) | 9.8% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.1% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 8.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Watford City, the average commute is not measurably different from McKenzie County (22.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (17.9 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Watford City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McKenzie County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McKenzie County, Watford City ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 309 of 626.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Watford City
| Vehicles available | Watford City | McKenzie County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±4.1 points) | 5.0% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.5% (±8.0 points) | 19.6% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±8.1 points) | 34.4% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.1% (±7.7 points) | 41.1% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Watford City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McKenzie County (5.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Watford City
| Watford City | McKenzie County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 8.8% (±2.8 points) | 8.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.9 points) | 95.7% (±1.8 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±6.0 points) | 89.1% (±3.6 points) | 88.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Watford City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McKenzie County (89.1%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (88.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Watford City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford City | — | 20.8 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Arnegard | 8.2 mi | 19.5 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Alex Township | 15 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Alexander | 18 mi | 31.1 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Truax Township | 22 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Stony Creek Township | 23 mi | 27.4 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
| Twelve Mile Township | 23 mi | 62.5 minutes (±23.2) | Higher |
| Tri Township | 24 mi | 17.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alexander, ND (31.1 minutes), Twelve Mile Township, ND (62.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McKenzie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander | 31.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Yellowstone Township | 21.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 (tie) | Watford City | 20.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Sioux Township | 20.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Arnegard | 19.5 minutes (±7.5) |
| 6 | Alex Township | 19.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Tri Township | 17.6 minutes (±4.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Watford City
How long is the average commute in Watford City?
Workers who live in Watford City, ND take an average of 20.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Watford City without a car?
4.5% of households in Watford City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Watford City?
7.9% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Watford City worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watford City city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watford City city, North Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watford City city, North Dakota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Watford City city, North Dakota (place:83860, in state:38).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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