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Potter
A township of 74 people in Barnes County, North Dakota
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Outdoors in Potter
Parks & trails →Conserved land17%3,787 of 22,557 acres
Trails10 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About Potter
Civil township in North Dakota, U.S.74Population
Potter Township is a civil township in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 41.
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Living in Potter
Health in Potter
Compared with North Dakota
10better than ND·2worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Chi Mercy HealthValley City · 12.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 12.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58480, 58072 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Potter →
Natural hazards in Potter
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Potter →
Where Potter is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Barnes CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Potter
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