Linton is a city in and the county seat of Emmons County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,071 at the 2020 census. When compared with the other 356 cities in North Dakota, Linton ranks in the top twelve percent based on the number of its residents. The city serves as a governmental, commercial and business hub for Emmons County. A nearby historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places is Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wrought-Iron Cross Site, in or near Linton.

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Town numbers

ZIP code58552

Area code701

Living in Linton

Housing in Linton

$161K▲ 18.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Linton home is worth about $161,000, up 18.4% in a year, 45% below the North Dakota typical home.

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Work & commute in Linton

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About one in 5 of Linton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Bismarck (17%), Strasburg (7%) and Hazelton (6%). Half commute less than 33 miles.

Bismarck

17%

Strasburg

Hazelton

Fargo

20%Work in townlive and work in Linton 33 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 409Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Linton

Compared with North Dakota

4better than ND·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

16.6%Fewer binge drinkersND 21.3% · better 83.5%More adults treating high blood pressureND 76.3% · better 9.9%More adults with heart diseaseND 6.1% · worse

Care nearby

Linton Hospital - CahLinton · 0.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Bismarck ClinicBismarck · 44.6 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 Linton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Linton →

Natural hazards in Linton

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire

57Does Linton flood?paid flood claims since 1978 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Linton

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

Climate in Linton

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Linton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 6°Winter

54° / 30°Spring

81° / 55°Summer

56° / 32°Fall

How much snow does Linton get?About 45 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 29, with the last in spring around May 12.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Linton

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School Grade A

The public schools Linton’s kids attend outperform 92% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictLINTON 36Schools2

Linton Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–8 · 172 students Linton High School CHigh · Grades 9–12 · 73 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.