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Williston, ND

Founded 1887Williams CountyElev. 572 m
Population
27,964
Median home
$262,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Williston

Williston is a city in North Dakota with about 27,964 residents. Williston was founded in 1887 and sits in Williams County. The median age is 31.9 and the median household income is $84,309. Homes carry a median value of $262,700, and about 51% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.9%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
27,964
Median age
31.9
Median household income
$84,309
Per-capita income
$46,116
Poverty rate
8.7%
High-school grad or higher
90.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg. commute
17.2 min
Work from home
2.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74.9%
Hispanic or Latino9.9%
Black7.1%
Asian1.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.5%
Sales & office18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving17.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance16.6%
Service14%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$262,700
Median gross rent
$1,106/mo
Owner-occupied
50.9%
Median year built
1997
Households
11,216
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Williston has 14 public schools — 7 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high.

DEL EASTON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 10–12
WILLISTON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ASB INNOVATION ACADEMYMiddleGrades 5–8
BAKKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6
MISSOURI RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 3–8
WILLISTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
GARDEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
HAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
MCVAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
RICKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
ROUND PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
WILLISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL CENTRAL CAMPUS

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime22% above national
Williston470
North Dakota283
United States386
↑ 2% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime34% above national
Williston2,607
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Williston Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Williston.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Williams County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Williston is in Williams County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Williston was founded in 1887 and sits in Williams County. Elevation ~572 m.

Map of Williston
Williston, ND
Where Williston is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Old ArmoryJames Memorial LibraryOld US Post OfficeWilliston High SchoolCreaser Building
Notable people from Williston
Michael GoldadeSally FraserDarlene HooleyJulie FedorchakJames Alan AbrahamsonBrian QvaleMimi WeddellJohn SutherlandLarry BerghJohn H. Moore
People searches in Williston
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Nearby cities
Watford (32 mi)Tioga (35 mi)New (55 mi)Stanley (58 mi)Dickinson (98 mi)Burlington (103 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Williston, ND (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Williston, North Dakota.

Ryan Christopher Williams, 51
Williston · 58801
AKA Ryan Christopher Davis, Ryan C William
Stephen Christopher Walker, 34
Williston · Williams County · 58801
AKA Matthew Walker, Stephen C Walker
Kevin Charles Taylor, 59
Williston · Williams County · 58801
Thomas James Johnson, 78
Williston · Williams County · 58801
AKA Thomas, Slim Alabama

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Williston — frequently asked

What is the population of Williston, North Dakota?
Williston has a population of about 27,964, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Williston?
The median home value in Williston is $262,700, and the median gross rent is $1,106/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Williston safe? What is the crime rate?
Williston Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 470 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Williston face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Williams County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Williston?
Williston has 14 public schools (7 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Williston?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Williston. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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