Lignite is a city in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 141 at the 2020 census. Lignite was founded in 1907 and was named for the quantities of lignite, a low-grade coal, present in the area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code58752

Area code701

Living in Lignite

Health in Lignite

Compared with North Dakota

6better than ND·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 5▼ 6 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.1%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethND 10.8% · better 4.5%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offND 5.8% · better 11%More adults who have had cancerND 8.2% · worse

Care nearby

Trinity Kenmare Community HospitalKenmare · 24.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Bowbells ClinicBowbells · 15.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lignite · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lignite →

Natural hazards in Lignite

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding

0Does Lignite flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 20 declared for Burke County

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lignite →

Climate in Lignite

Full climate →

Lignite has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -2°.

20° / 1°Winter

51° / 27°Spring

78° / 52°Summer

52° / 29°Fall

When is the first frost?Around Sep 19, with the last in spring around May 20.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lignite →

Schools in Lignite

All Lignite schools →

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School Grade C+

The public schools Lignite’s kids attend trail 60% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictBURKE CENTRAL 36Schools2

Burke Central Elementary School B-Elementary · Grades K–6 · 52 students Burke Central High School B-High · Grades 7–12 · 43 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within ND. Ratings are from neighbors.