The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Ward county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 68.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 7.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 40% and the area covered by water is 2.11%. The overall influence score for Ward is 7.
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Ward County is located in northwestern North Dakota, and is home to an estimated population of 68,856 people. The majority of the population (89.3%) is white non-Hispanic, followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (4.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%), Asian (2.1%), and African American (1.5%). The median age is 36.5 years old, with 22% of the population under 18 years old and 11% over 65 years old.
The median household income in Ward County is $60,895, and nearly 16% of the population lives below the poverty line. About 87% of the population owns their own home, and the median value of owner-occupied housing units is $172,600.
The area has a mostly rural landscape, with two major cities; Minot and Williston. The county has a mix of agriculture and industry, with some sectors such as oil exploration and extraction playing a larger role in the local economy than others. There are also several educational institutions located in Ward County, including Minot State University and Dakota College at Bottineau.
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