City profile
Williston, ND
Williams County · Population 28,056
Williston is a town in Williams County, ND with about 28,056 residents and a typical home value near $286,000. It is 108 miles from Minot, ND, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
9°F
Summer avg
70°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$286,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,791
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
99
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.99%
- State income tax (top)
- 2.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.04%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 54/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Cold wave, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
545 mi to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 15% Democratic / 83% Republican
Community
Population
28,056
Black population
6.4%
County
Williams County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme cold
Highlights
- About 28,056 residents
- Typical home value about $286,000
- 108 miles from Minot, ND
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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