Williston, ND GIS Map
Williston is a city in Williams County, North Dakota, with a population of about 27,096. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Williams County
- Population
- 27,096
- Elevation
- 1,876 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.1470, -103.6180
- ZIP codes (3)
- 58801, 58802, 58803
- Land area
- 25.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Williston, ND
Williston is a city in and the county seat of Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The 2020 census gave its population as 29,160, making Williston the sixth-most populous city in North Dakota.
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GIS Data for Williston, ND
The Williston map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Williston without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Williston Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
28,056
Households
11,360
Median household income
$79,381
Median age
32 years
Median home value
$286,200
Median gross rent
$1,122/mo
Owner-occupied homes
47.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
Below poverty level
8.1%
Land area
25.7 sq mi
Population density
1,090 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Williston
Williston Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
14,716
April 2020 (estimates base)
29,169
July 2024 estimate
28,821
Change 2010-2020
+98.2%
Change 2020-2024
-1.2%
Photos of Williston
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Williston
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Williston.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston-Basin International Airport | 14127 58th St NW, 58801 | Leased | 974 | Oct 2029 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Williston
General soil map unit at the city center: Williams-Stady-Lehr
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Stady26%
Mollisols · Typic Haplustolls
- Lehr17%
Mollisols · Typic Haplustolls
- Williams11%
Mollisols · Typic Argiustolls
- Stady10%
Mollisols · Typic Haplustolls
- Straw7%
Mollisols · Cumulic Haplustolls
- Belfield5%
Mollisols · Glossic Natrustolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Williston
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Williston Sloulin Intl Ap, Nd weather station, elevation 1,902 ft, 2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 84°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 1°F
Annual precipitation
15.1 in
Annual snowfall
48.2 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 22 | 27 | 40 | 56 | 67 | 77 | 84 | 84 | 73 | 56 | 38 | 26 |
| Avg low °F | 1 | 6 | 18 | 29 | 40 | 50 | 56 | 54 | 44 | 30 | 17 | 6 |
| Precip. in | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.63 | 1.05 | 2.10 | 2.64 | 2.48 | 1.57 | 1.36 | 0.94 | 0.67 | 0.63 |
| Snow in | 11.2 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 6.3 | 10.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Williston
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Williams County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 53.7 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherVery High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Williston FAQ
What county is Williston in?
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Williston, North Dakota is located in Williams County.
What is the population of Williston?
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Williston has a population of about 27,096, making it the number 6 of the 20 North Dakota cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Williston?
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The elevation of Williston is approximately 1,876 feet (572 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Williston?
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ZIP codes for Williston include 58801, 58802, 58803.
What time zone is Williston in?
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Williston is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Williston from Bismarck?
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Williston is about 161 miles from Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, in a straight line.
How far is Williston from Fargo?
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Williston is about 330 miles from Fargo, the largest city in North Dakota listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Williston?
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Cities near Williston include Watford City, ND (28 miles); Sidney, MT (39 miles); Medora, ND (85 miles); Glendive, MT (88 miles); Wolf Point, MT (93 miles).
Local notes for Williston, ND
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