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Barney
A city of 40 people in North Dakota
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About Barney
City in North Dakota, United States1899Established
40Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,033 ftElevation
Barney is a city in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 40 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 43 in 2025. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Town numbers
ZIP code58008
Area code701
Living in Barney
Health in Barney
Compared with North Dakota
4better than ND·3worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
St. Francis Medical CenterBreckenridge · 24 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare South FargoFargo · 42.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58008 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Barney →
Natural hazards in Barney
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Barney →
Climate in Barney
Full climate →Barney has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°.
23° / 5°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
56° / 35°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Barney →
Libraries near Barney
See all →Nearest: Lidgerwood City LibraryLidgerwood · 15 miles · 19 hrs a week
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