North Dakota
Lignite is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 166. Residents earn $98,125 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lignite receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Lignite stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lignite is $98,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Lignite among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lignite is $91,100, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lignite has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,125 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,797 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,329 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,079 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 126 |
| County GDP | $293M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Commute Time | 10.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Census Median | $91,100 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $817 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.1% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,189/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 12.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,981 ft (604 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,038/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8772°N, 102.5644°W |
| County FIPS | 38013 |
Winner: Republican by 74.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.3% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,038/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 63.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 10.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |