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Williston, ND
City in Williams County, North Dakota.
Population
28,056
Land area
25.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,090
ZIP codes
0
Williston and its ZIP codes
Williston at a glance
- Williston is about 96 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $79,381 a year, 4% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,200 (15% above North Dakota) and median rent is $1,122 a month.
Local data for Williston, ND
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools11
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants93
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Williston, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,381
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$286,200
Median rent
$1,122/mo
Homeownership
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,141), Norwegian Americans (3,974), Mexican Americans (2,219).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Williams County. PPP loans are for Williston.
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
How people get to work
Williston, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williston, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williston, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Williston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringbrookCity | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| EppingCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| TrentonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| BlacktailCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Long CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| RayCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| AlexanderCity | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| AlamoCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| Bainville, MTTown | 28 mi | 1.3 |
| ArnegardCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williston, ND in?
- Williston is in Williams County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Williston, ND?
- About 28,056 people live in Williston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williston?
- Nearby places include Springbrook (8.3 mi), Epping (13 mi), Trenton (14 mi), Blacktail (17 mi), Long Creek (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023