Town guide
Baker
A township of 38 people in Kidder County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Baker
Parks & trails →Conserved land63%16,024 of 25,385 acres
Trails28 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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Living in Baker
Health in Baker
Compared with North Dakota
8better than ND·11worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.
Conditions
1▲ 9▼ 2 close
Habits
1▲ 3 close
Care
3▲ 4 close
Mind
1▲ 2▼ 2 close
Everyday needs
2▲ 2 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Linton Hospital - CahLinton · 29.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bismarck ClinicBismarck · 37 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58524, 58482 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Baker →
Natural hazards in Baker
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Baker →
Climate in Baker
Full climate →Baker has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
23° / 5°Winter
53° / 29°Spring
80° / 55°Summer
55° / 32°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Baker →
Libraries near Baker
See all →Nearest: Kidder County Public LibrarySteele · 13.3 miles · 34 hrs a week
Where Baker is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Kidder CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Baker
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