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A township of 36 people in Cass County, North Dakota
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About Barnes

Township in North Dakota, US
36Population

Barnes Township is a township in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 36 the 2020 census. The Cass County Highway Department is located in Barnes Township.

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Health in Barnes

Compared with North Dakota

19better than ND·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▲ 3 close Habits 2▲ 2 close Care 2▲ 1▼ 4 close Mind 2▲ 3 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close
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What stands out

4.1%Fewer adults with COPDND 5.9% · better 2.2%Fewer adults who have had a strokeND 3.1% · better 73%Fewer adults treating high blood pressureND 76.3% · worse

Care nearby

Essentia HealthFargo · 5.3 mi · ER
Family Healthcare South FargoFargo · 3.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58078 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Barnes →

Natural hazards in Barnes

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
60Does Barnes flood?paid flood claims since 1978NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 30 declared for Cass CountyMapBarnes vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating
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