The August 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: June oil production in McKenzie County was 9,660,056 barrels, which is down nearly 2 million barrels from 11,631,323 barrels in June of 2024. City Sales Tax Distribution for July was $503,808, an increase of 43.7% from last July. The North Unit of […]
The McKenzie County Commission has approved adding an additional $2 million in funding towards the JDA Housing Down Payment Assistance Program. Since launching in February 2025, 79 homes have become a part of the program. The program provides up to $40,000 in down payment assistance towards the purchase of a newly-constructed house, and up to […]
The July 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: YTD City of Watford City sales tax distributions were $2,858,396, for the same period last year they were $2,347,967. YTD Rough Rider Center visits for this year are 119,700, while for the same time period last year they were 111,200. Apartment occupancy […]
Watford City is excited to announce the launch of a new official city branding project, a significant step towards shaping the city’s future identity. This initiative aims to develop a strong, cohesive brand that reflects the spirit and evolution of Watford City, a place that has seen remarkable transformation over the past two decades. The […]
The June 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: YTD Occupancy Tax is $81,642, for the same period last year it was $70,258 YTD Rough Rider Center visits is 105,300, the same period last year was 101,800 McKenzie County’s labor force for April 2025 was 8,193, for April 2024 it was […]
At the North Dakota Tourism Conference, key voices gathered to paint a picture of the region’s unique attractions, collaborative spirit, and burgeoning tourism landscape. The conversation was spearheaded by Doug Bolken, joined by Peggy Hellandsaas, Amy Krueger, Kiera Fox, and Sara Otte Coleman, who shared their insights and initiatives to elevate the area’s tourism […]
The May 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: Watford City’s city sales tax distribution in April 2025 was $339,504; in April 2024 it was $262,643. The McKenzie County Landfill’s daily average in April 2025 was 105.8 tons; in April 2025 it was 83.3 tons. The number of permits issued […]
Episode 14 of the “Living in McKinsey County” podcast delivered an insightful and lively discussion about small business opportunities and the entrepreneurial spirit thriving in our region. Hosted by Vawnita Best, Community & Business Development Director for The City of Watford City, this episode was a celebration of small businesses, offering a glimpse into […]
The McKenzie County Job Development Authority (JDA) is offering an interest buydown loan program designed to help diversify the local economy and grow the tax base for public benefit. This funding serves as a required local match for Bank of North Dakota’s (BND) Flex PACE and PACE programs and is available to eligible businesses operating […]
The April 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County’s LoadPass permits in March 2025 was 3,024 permits; in March 2024 it was 2,937 permits. The number of births in McKenzie County in 2024 was 263 births; in 2023 it was 247 births. Watford City’s total Taxable Sales […]
