The Town FilesLinton, North Dakota
City in Emmons County · population 1,071 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $97,800
- Household income
- $47,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 2° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 57.2
Linton is a city of 1,071 people in Emmons County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $97,800, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks quieter than 91% of North Dakota towns, better transit than 84% of North Dakota towns.
How Linton ranks
Percentile among North Dakota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Dakota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Linton is worth $97,800, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $47,500, which is more affordable than 76% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $533 a month. 68.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Linton | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,800 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $533 | $775 |
| Median household income | $47,500 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 68.3% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.0% | — |
Who lives in Linton
| People | Linton | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.2 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 38.3% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 17.2 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.6% | 87.3% |
Weather in Linton
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 1.8°F. About 19.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.0 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 188 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linton since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 1, 1955 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 27, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 27, 1981.
Severe weather in Emmons County since 1996
Emmons County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4888: Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4613: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 1, 2020 | Biological | DR-4509: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3477: Covid-19 |
| January 21, 2020 | Flood | DR-4475: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Emmons County
Emmons County had 943 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,172 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Linton itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Linton
2 public schools with 246 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-8 | 164 | 10.3 |
| LINTON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 82 | 10.3 |
Towns near Linton
- Cannon Ball, ND19.3 mi · 864 people · home $104,200
- Napoleon, ND27.5 mi · 749 people · home $87,700
Linton questions
Is Linton, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Linton scores better for retirees than 44% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 91%. 38.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.2).
How much does a house cost in Linton?
The median owner-occupied home in Linton is valued at $97,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,500, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $533 a month.
What is the weather like in Linton?
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 1.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.0 inches of precipitation a year and 42.0 inches of snow.
Does Linton get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 1, 1955. The typical North Dakota town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)