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Blacktail, ND
Census-designated place in Williams County, North Dakota.
Population
93
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
280
ZIP codes
0
Blacktail and its ZIP codes
Blacktail at a glance
- Blacktail is about 25 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Williams County. PPP loans are for Blacktail.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$92,058
26,622 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $3,939 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Blacktail, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
588
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 1°F
15.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blacktail, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Blacktail
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrenoraCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| AlamoCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| WillistonCity | 17 mi | 25.7 |
| SpringbrookCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| EppingCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| TrentonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| RayCity | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| WildroseCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blacktail, ND in?
- Blacktail is in Williams County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Blacktail, ND?
- About 93 people live in Blacktail, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blacktail?
- Nearby places include Grenora (16 mi), Alamo (16 mi), Williston (17 mi), Springbrook (18 mi), Epping (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023