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Potter

A township of 74 people in Barnes County, North Dakota
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Conserved land17%3,787 of 22,557 acres
Trails10 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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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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Compared with North Dakota

10better than ND·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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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

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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 →

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Potter has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 3°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
79° / 55°Summer
54° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Barnes County Historical Society MuseumValley City · 12.1 miles · 46 hrs a week
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