Welcome to Watford City, one of the fastest growing American cities of the past 15 years! Located amongst the picturesque badlands of Western North Dakota, Watford City is a vibrant community with a growing school system, booming business climate, safe neighborhoods, strong regional healthcare, and abundant outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking to come back home, make the move for a better opportunity, or simply love our wide-open spaces and friendly faces, we invite you to come grow with us in Watford City!
The City of Watford City has significantly advanced its Downtown Redevelopment Plan for Area 2 (North Main Street), the future site of the Main Street Square and a multi-level commercial hub. Following the initial visioning phase, the City Council has approved the selection of both an architect and a construction manager, officially moving the project...
We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the new community brand for Watford City! After months of collaboration and valuable community survey input from our residents, the City partnered with The Good Kids, a Bismarck-based brand agency known for their work on the official North Dakota state icon & local projects The Merc...
Watford City is proud to be featured on the hit streaming series “My Town,” which explores the unique stories from thriving small towns across the USA. In this episode, viewers will see what it’s truly like to live, work, and play in our community through different families who choose to call Watford City home. “My...
