McKenzie County is located in the western North Dakota in the heart of the Williston Basin. The community enjoys a diversified economy in a small town setting. Agriculture, oil extraction, financial services, software support and tourism industries provide the foundation of the economic base here. Watford City has been nationally recognized for its quality living, clean environment, stable work force and outstanding education. The purpose of economic development programming in McKenzie County is to promote Watford City and surrounding communities by encouraging economic well being to stimulate growth in the primary sector.

McKenzie County Job Development Authority and Watford City Economic Development Corporation will assist individuals and companies by bringing private and public support for businesses bringing new jobs to the community. We have a number of tools available to reduce the cost of capital necessary to start up, expand or relocate your primary sector business to the community.



Auditor Clerk of Court
County Commission Engineer
Extension Job Development Authority
McKenzie County Landfill McKenzie County Water Resource District
Motor Vehicle Branch Public Library
Recorder Sheriff
Social Services States Attorney
Superintendent of Schools Tax Director
Tourism Bureau Treasurer
Veterans Services
More Information
4eyes.net Economic Development Watford City Visitor Information Chamber of Commerce McKenzie County site by Dawa