North Dakota
Linton is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 871. Residents earn $50,833 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Linton receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Linton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Linton is $50,833, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Linton is $87,400, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $536 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Linton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 86.5% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.5% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,833 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,696 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $984 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,513 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 166 |
| County GDP | $178M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $87,400 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $142,693 |
| Census Median Rent | $536 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,037/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,721 ft (525 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2687°N, 100.2329°W |
| County FIPS | 38029 |
Winner: Republican by 77.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.5% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,103/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |