The July 2026 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some notable data includes:
- Year to Date permit values are up significantly in 2026 compared to 2025 for both Watford City and McKenzie County permits
- Watford City hotel occupancy rate increased by 10 percentage points from 49.2% in May 2026 to 59.2% in June 2026
- Census data for 2025 has been released, and the median age of McKenzie County residents has increased slightly from 32.2 in 2024 to 32.5 in 2025
