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Marsh

A township of 254 people in Barnes County, North Dakota
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Conserved land1.9%438 of 22,845 acres
Trails12 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Marsh

Civil township in North Dakota, U.S.
254Population

Marsh Township is a civil township in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 229.

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Most working residents leave Marsh for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Valley City (25%), Fargo (11%) and Jamestown (9%). Half commute less than 35 miles.

Valley City
25%
Fargo
11%
Jamestown
9%
West Fargo
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Marsh →

Health in Marsh

Compared with North Dakota

1better than ND·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Chi Mercy HealthValley City · 5.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 5.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58072 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Marsh →

Natural hazards in Marsh

53
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Marsh →

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Marsh has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 0°.

22° / 3°Winter
53° / 30°Spring
80° / 55°Summer
55° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Barnes County Historical Society MuseumValley City · 5.4 miles · 46 hrs a week
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