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Barsness
A township of 137 people in Pope County, Minnesota
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Outdoors in Barsness
Parks & trails →Conserved land28%6,233 of 22,554 acres
Trails4.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Barsness
Township in Minnesota, United States137Population
35.3 sq miArea
1,227 ftElevation
Barsness Township is a township in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 137 at the 2020 census.
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Health in Barsness
Compared with Minnesota
2better than MN·8worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Glacial Ridge HospitalGlenwood · 7.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 34.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56381, 56334 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Barsness →
Natural hazards in Barsness
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Barsness →
Libraries near Barsness
See all →Nearest: Glenwood Public LibraryGlenwood · 7.4 miles · 34 hrs a week
Where Barsness is
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