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Anderson

A township of 34 people in Barnes County, North Dakota
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Conserved land28%6,364 of 22,954 acres
Trails12 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About Anderson

Civil township in North Dakota, U.S.
34Population

Anderson Township is a civil township in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 56.

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Health in Anderson

Compared with North Dakota

10better than ND·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Chi Mercy HealthValley City · 14.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 14.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58480, 58479 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Anderson →

Natural hazards in Anderson

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
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Anderson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 3°Winter
52° / 29°Spring
79° / 55°Summer
54° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Barnes County Historical Society MuseumValley City · 14.2 miles · 46 hrs a week
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