Williston is the county and county seat of Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The 2010 Census gave its population as 14,716, and the Census Bureau provided a 2015 population estimate of 26,977, making Williston the sixth largest city in North Dakota. The North Dakota oil boom is largely responsible for the sharp increase in the population.
The Williston newspapers, both printed and online, are the Daily Williston Herald and the weekly Williston Merchant . Sloulin Field International Airport is a 3.2 km public airport (2.0 mi) north of the business district. Williston is home to Williston State College and Miss North Dakota Scholarship Pageant.
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Histori
Founded in 1887, Williston was named for Daniel Willis James, a merchant and capitalist, by his friend, railroad character James J. Hill.
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Geography
Williston is at the crossroads of US 2 and 85 highways.
It's near the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers, at the top end of the Sakakawea Lake reservoir.
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​7.56 square miles (19.58 km 2 ), which is 7.50 square miles (19.42 km 2 ) is ground and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km 2 ) is water.
The municipality is 18 miles (29 km) from the Montana-North Dakota border and 60 miles (97 km) from the Canadian-US border.
Climate
Williston has a semi-arid climate (climatic classification KÃÆ'¶ppen 'BSk'); it is part of the USDA Hardiness 4a zone. Normal monthly average temperatures range from 11.0 ° F (-11.7 ° C) in January to 70.1 ° F (21.2 ° C) in July. On average, there are 2.9 days reaching 100Ã, Â ° F (38Ã, Â ° C) or higher, 25 days from 90Ã, Â ° F (32Ã, Â ° C) highest, 42 days with low 0Ã, Â ° F (- 18 Â ° C) or below, 9.6 days with the lowest position falling to at least -20 Â ° F (-29 Â ° C), and 7.7 days not rising above 0 Â ° F per year. The average window for freezing temperatures is September 19 to May 20, allowing 121 days of planting seasons;. The extreme temperatures formally ranged from -50 ° F (-46 ° C) on December 23, 1983 and 16 February 1936 to 110 ° F (43 ° C) on 5 July 1936; The maximum cold daily record was -29 Â ° F (-34 Â ° C) on January 16, 1930, while, on the contrary, the record daily minimum warm was 78 Â ° F (26 Â ° C) last set July 19, 1974.
The largest rainfall occurred in June and July and an average of 14.37 inches (365 mm) annually, but ranged from 6.13 in (156 mm) in 1934 to 22.04 in (560 mm) in 1896. Snow fell an average of 45.3 inches (115 cm)) per season, and historically ranged from 8.0 inches (20 cm) in 1908-09 to 107.2 inches (272 cm) in 2010-11; The average window for measurable snowfall (> = 0.1 inches or 0.25 cm) is October 20 to April 23, although snow in May occurs at most times a few times per decade and September snow is a much more rare event. Due to relative turbulence, there is only 4.1 days where the 24-hour snow exceeds 3 inches (7.6 cm).
Demographics
Williston is in the northwest of the North Dakota oil boom where decent and affordable housing has become a concern. According to a February 2014 article on Business Insider, Williston has the highest apartment rental in the United States. The 2010 Census calculates a population of 14,716, up from 12,680 in 2000, but the current population is probably much higher because that number does not include those living in temporary housing. In September 2011, the mayor estimated the actual population at 20,000. The Business Insider story mentioned above estimates that the population is over 30,000.
census 2010
At the 2010 census, there were 14,716 people, 6,180 households, and 3,589 families living in the city. Population density is 1,962.1 inhabitants per square mile (757.6/km 2 ). There are 6,542 housing units with an average density of 872.3 per square mile (336.8/km 2 ). City's racial makeup is 92.6% White, 0.3% African-American, 3.3% Native American or Alaskan Asli, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% of other races, and 3.0% of the two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 2.2% of the population.
There are 6,180 households 29.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% are married couples living together, 9.0% have unmarried female households present, 4.5% have a home male ladder without wife presence, and 41.9% are not family. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone aged 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.99.
The average age in the city is 35.5 years. 23.6% of the population is under 18 years of age; 10% are between 18 and 24; 26.7% are from 25 to 44; 25.4% is from 45 to 64; and 14.4% are 65 years old or older. The urban gender structure is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
census 2000
According to the 2000 census, there were 12,512 people, 5,255 households, and 3,205 families living in the city. Population density was 1,794.1 per square mile (693.1/km²). There are 5,912 units of homes with an average density of 847.7 per square mile (327.5/km ²). City's racial makeup is 93.69% White, 0.17% African American, 3.65% Native American or Alaskan Native, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Island, 0.17% of other races, and 2.06% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin from any race is 1.23% of the population.
The six leading ancestral groups in the city are Norway (47.8%), Germany (31.6%), Ireland (9.6%), Great Britain (5.8%), Sweden (4.5%), Netherlands (4 , 3%) and France (4.0%).
There are 5,255 households, of which 30.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% are married couples living together, 10.5% have unmarried female households present, and 39.0% is not family. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.96.
The age distribution is 25.6% below the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% of those aged 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there are 91.9 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 88.3 males.
The average income for households in the city is $ 29,962, and the average income for families is $ 38,713. Men have an average income of $ 29,578 compared to $ 18,879 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 16,656. Approximately 11.3% of families and 13.4% of the population are below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.8% of those aged 65 and older.
Economy
Williston's economy, while historically agriculture, is increasingly driven by the oil industry. Williston lent his name to the Williston Basin, a major underground geological feature known for its oil-rich deposits, coal and potassium. Williston is on top of the Bakken formation, which by the end of 2012 is predicted to produce more oil than any other site in the United States, even surpassing Prudhoe Bay in Alaska, the longtime leader in domestic production in the United States.
(The State of North Dakota provides websites detailing daily oil activities.) In 1995, the US Geological Survey estimated that there were 150 million barrels of "technically recoverable" oil from Bakken shale. In April 2008, the number was said to be about four billion barrels; in 2010 geologists at Continental Resources, the main drilling operations in North Dakota, estimated reserves of eight billion. In March 2012, after the discovery of a lower oil shelf, announced the possibility of 24 billion barrels. Although current technology allows for the extraction of only about 6% of trapped oil from 0.99 to 1.99 mi (1.6-3.2 km) below the earth's surface, the recoverable oil may eventually exceed 500 billion barrels. [The amount of oil that can be recovered in the WSJ article may be misprinted. Continental Resources estimates native oil in place (OOIP) is 500 billion bbls of oil. Primary production using new technology can increase primary recovery by up to 10% or 50 billion bbl of recoverable oil. Some suggested as much as 20% that would be 100 billion bbls. Another recovery rate is estimated at 3 - 8% at present, or 15 billion to 40 billion bbl of recoverable oil.]
Williston has experienced a major increase in population and infrastructure investment over the last few years with extended drilling using hydraulic extraction oil extraction techniques in Bakken Formation and Three Forks Groups. Examples of infrastructure investments related to the oil industry are the campus of Baker Hughes multi-acre branch, Sand Creek Retail Center, and Jim Bridger & amp; office.
The main regional wheat elevator is served by the BNSF Railway. Williston Farm Arena has a weekly auction.
Fort Union and Buford, as well as the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers - part of Lewis and Clark Expedition history - fostering regional tourism. Williston is also relatively close to the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Art and culture
Sites of interest
- Fort Union Post-Trade National History Site - a reconstruction-era rebuilding fort that is owned and maintained by the National Park Service.
- Fortress Buford - a pioneer military fort. An interesting site is a military graveyard.
- Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center - A museum that highlights the history of the area where the Missouri River and Yellowstone River join.
- Sakakawea Lake - a large man-made lake located near Williston. The lake offers many recreational activities.
- The Confluence - where the Missouri River and Yellowstone River meet. Historical center, boat lane, camp site and bike path are located here.
- Eagle Ridge Golf Club - an eighteen-hole golf course located on Highway 2 north of Williston. It measures 6,240 yards (5,710 m) from the rear tee.
- Williston Municipal Golf Course - a 9-hole golf course located at 3600 42nd Street West in Williston.
- North Dakota Link at Red Mike Resort - 18 lane hole connecting east Williston. Golfweek rated 41 of America's 100 best modern programs in 1997, 75 in 1998, and 81 in 1999.
- Cut Bluff Overlook - a historic site located about two miles (3 km) east of Williston on the southern side of Highway 1804. Commemorate Lewis and Clark camp near Cut Bluff on the southern bank of the Missouri River.
- James Memorial Art Center - Originally a community library (est 1911), The James was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It now functions as an art & amp; cultural center for the community, offering art exhibitions and art classes. Old Armory - The Old Armory was built in 1915 and registered at the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The Old Armory is now home to the nonprofit community of Entertainment, Inc.!, founded in 1981. Entertainment, Inc.! produce five performances each year.
- Williston Area Recreation Center - a 234,000 square foot recreation center, built in 2014, which includes indoor surfing, golf simulator and water park. There is also a more traditional Tennis and Basketball court, along with indoor lawns and tracks.
Sports
- Williston Keybirds from North Dakota American League Baseball
- Williston State College Tetons: women's and men's basketball, women's volleyball, men's ice hockey, women's softball, and men's baseball.
Education
The Williston Public School District # 1 serves the city. The surrounding countryside is served by the New Public School District 8. Trinity Christian School is a K-12 private school located in Williston. St. Joseph Catholic School is a K-6 private school located in Williston.
Williston State College is also located in Williston, on University Avenue. The college, founded in 1961 as North Dakota University - Williston (UND-W), is a two-year public college affiliated with North Dakota University System (NDUS). At Williston State College, students may earn an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and/or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
Williston Public Library also serves as a public library for Williams County. The library hosts an annual fundraiser called "Table of Contents" where local customers create unique table settings and theme meals. The results are used to purchase equipment for local organizations holding public meetings in the library. Many public events, including polling stations, are regularly held in libraries.
The library also has a mobile library that serves rural schools and nursing home communities.
Before moving to Davidson Drive, Williston Public Library is located in what is now the James Memorial Art Center, now an art gallery and event center. From February 27, 1911 to 1983, the James Memorial Library was the only city library. In the early 1990s the city began discussing the possibility of destruction of buildings. In 1993 a group of concerned citizens formed the James Memorial Preservation Society to save the historic buildings and expand them into a visual arts center. The James Memorial Art Center now hosts an annual Arts Festival, art classes for youth and adults, and exhibits by local, national, and international artists.
Media
- Williston Herald
- Lowland Reporter
- Oil Patch Hotline
- Christian Weekly
- Williston Traders
- Shopper
Television
- 4.1 KWSE (PBS) Prairie Public Television
- 4.2 The World
- 4.3 Minnesota Channel
- 4.4 Lifetime Learning
- 8.1 KUMV (NBC)
- 8.2 Fox
- 8.3 Me-TV
- 11.1 KXMD (CBS)
- 11.2 CW
- 11,3 Laff
- 11.4 Escape
- 38.1 KXND-LP (Fox, KUMV-TV 8.2) re-broadcast
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, KXMD and KUMV were re-broadcast in Saskatchewan as part of the region's first terrestrial cable television system. However, in 1984, Williston's signal had been replaced by a similar station in Detroit.
Radio
- FM
- network 88.1 K201FJ CSN - Kristen
- 89.5 KPPR North Dakota Public Radio/NPR affiliate
- 90.3 K212DW K-LOVE network - contemporary Christian music
- 90.7 KJND-FM Your Christian Network - Christian
- 91,7 K219CB American-Christian Family Radio Network
- 93.1 KGCX "Eagle 93" Rock Classic - based in Sidney, Montana
- 95.1 KTHC "Power 95.1" Hot Adult Contemporary
- 96.1 KYYZ "Z96.1 State of Thunder" Country
- 101.1 KDSR "Hot 101" Jack FM
- 102,7 translator K274AD KHRT - contemporary Christian music
- AM
- 660 KEYZ "Keyz NewsRadio" News/Talk/Country
- 1070 KATQ Country - based in Plentywood, Montana
- 1090 KTGO Country - based in Tioga
Infrastructure
Transportation
Air
The town of Williston is served by Sloulin Field International Airport, which has a customs service at its facilities. In 2012, United Airlines began offering daily jet codeshare services (via ExpressJet Airlines) to Denver, CO (KDEN) on Embraer 145 aircraft, while Delta Air Lines started daily jet codeshare services (via SkyWest Airlines) to Minneapolis, MN (MSP) on Bombardier CRJ200. In August 2014 United began offering direct flights to Houston TX.
FedEx Express of Memphis, TN, provides cargo flights to and from Williston Airport, ND (ISN) and Grand Forks, ND (GFK) Airports using Cessna 208B Caravan with CargoMaster cargo load. This flight operates from Monday to Saturday. The Saturday service has an initial cutoff time and limited pickup to stop in town and drop box locations only.
Rel
Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, serving station in Williston through Empire Builder , the train once a day in each direction between Portland, Oregon/Seattle, Washington, and Chicago.
Highway
US 2 across town. US 85 passes city to northwest, and 85B US passes city to northeast. ND 1804 runs through the southern part of the city and coincides with US 2 between 143rd Avenue, and 2nd Street.
Healthcare
The Williston Clinics include Craven-Hagan Clinic, Fairlight Medical Center, and Trinity Community Clinic-Western Dakota. Fairlight is the only Veterans clinic in North Dakota and also serves residents to the northeast of Montana. Fairlight includes a walking clinic with four health care professionals. Mercy Medical Center is a Williston hospital. The clinic provides emergency care and 24-hour trauma but does not have a walking clinic.
Mercy Medical Center is home to the Leonard P. Nelson Family Cancer Care Center (circa 1996), providing oncology services in the region over the last seventeen years to a 100-mile radius area. Patients receive treatments for a wide range of cancers including breast, gynecology, head and neck, lung and prostate. Mercy Medical Center is destroying the ground August 24, 2012 in an expanded cancer care facility. Improvements include the installation of highly specialized linear accelerators to improve the delivery of precision radiation therapy treatment with reduced patient care time. Opening is October 7, 2013.
Mercy Medical Center was named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Cases (CAH) in the United States by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organization in September 2012.
Famous people
- Lt-Gen James A. Abrahamson, a retired USAF officer and first head of the Strategic Defense Initiative a.k.a. "Star Wars"
- Larry Bergh, selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 1969 NBA draft, but never played
- James R. Carrigan, US District Court judge and Colorado Supreme Court justice, practicing law in Williston
- Sally Fraser, an actress, was born in Williston
- Virgil Hill, silver Olympic medalist (1984), a four-time world champion who lost his title at Xue Li
- Darlene Hooley, congressman from Oregon
- Phil Jackson, head coach of the NBA championship 11 times
- Mark Lee, pitcher with Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Baltimore Orioles
- Brent Qvale, a professional soccer player
- Brian Qvale, a professional basketball player
See also
- Williston (Amtrak Station)
- Williston Herald
Note
References
External links
- Official website
- Williston Visitor Center
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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