Utilities & Infrastructure in Watford City, ND

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.2%

of households

No Internet

3.5%

of households

Total Households

2,797

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.2%
Cellular Data Plan
80.2%
Satellite
8.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.3%
No Internet Access
3.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.3%

of households

Smartphone

97.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.7%

of households

Tablet

63.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.3%
Smartphone
97.9%
Desktop / Laptop
89.7%
Tablet
63.3%
Smartphone Only
5.3%
No Computer
1.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

10,317

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WATFORD CITY CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water6,3900
MCKENZIE COUNTY WRDCommunityPurchased surface water3,8950
WATFORD RESIDENCE SUITESCommunityGround water321

88.4% of households in Watford City have broadband internet access. 72.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access. 5.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 10,317 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.