Sign In Register

Linton, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Emmons County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
871 Population 1,103/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $37,696 per capita
$87,400 Home Value $142,693 Zillow
$536 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,400 home value, $536/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Linton, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,833
32% below
$37,696 per capita
Home Value
$87,400
69% below
Zillow: $142,693
Median Rent
$536/mo
54% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
253 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
31%
Rent
46%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Linton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 3.1% (14% below 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 $142,693. 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.

Safety & Crime

Linton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 772/100K.

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. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population871
Median Age55.9 yrs
Density1,103/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$37,696
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$178M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,400
Rent$536
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$142,693
Housing Units595
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property772/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.