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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 has a cool climate with 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.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,721 ft (525 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2687°N, 100.2329°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Emmons County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Linton has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").