At a Glance
Median Income
$50,833
$37,696 per capita
Home Value
$87,400
Zillow: $161,366
Median Rent
$536/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.9% smoking rate
How Linton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Linton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Linton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Linton residents earn a median household income of $50,833 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,696. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Linton is $87,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,366. Median rent is $536/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
26.5% of adults in Linton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population871
Median Age55.9 yrs
Density1,103/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$37,696
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$178M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,400
Rent$536
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$161,366
Housing Units595
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,037/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation1,721 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband66.2%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Linton was founded in 1898.
The median home in Linton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.