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Lignite, ND
City in Burke County, North Dakota.
Population
167
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,072
ZIP codes
0
Lignite and its ZIP codes
Lignite at a glance
- Lignite is about 94 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Lignite, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burke County. PPP loans are for Lignite.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,942
653 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,248
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.5M
FY 2026, $13,869 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lignite, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
363
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / -2°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lignite, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Lignite
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlaxtonCity | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| PortalCity | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| ColumbusCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| LarsonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BowbellsCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| NoonanCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Powers LakeCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| McGregorCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| KenmareCity | 26 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lignite, ND in?
- Lignite is in Burke County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Lignite, ND?
- About 167 people live in Lignite, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lignite?
- Nearby places include Flaxton (7.9 mi), Portal (8.1 mi), Columbus (10 mi), Larson (14 mi), Bowbells (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023