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Willow City, ND
City in Bottineau County, North Dakota.
Population
238
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
508
ZIP codes
0
Willow City and its ZIP codes
Willow City at a glance
- Willow City is about 45 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Willow City, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bottineau County. PPP loans are for Willow City.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,684
2,543 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,250
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74M
FY 2026, $11,603 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Willow City, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
453
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -6°F
18.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Willow City, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Willow City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OverlyCity | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| BartonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| GardenaCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| BantryCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| BottineauCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| DunseithCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| TownerCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| KramerCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| UphamCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| East DunseithCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.1 |
| RoletteCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| RugbyCity | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| Shell ValleyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 15 |
| SourisCity | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| WolfordCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| NewburgCity | 29 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Willow City, ND in?
- Willow City is in Bottineau County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Willow City, ND?
- About 238 people live in Willow City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Willow City?
- Nearby places include Overly (8.4 mi), Barton (8.7 mi), Gardena (12 mi), Bantry (17 mi), Bottineau (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023