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A city of 161 people in North Dakota
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About Sanborn

City in North Dakota, United States
1879Established
161Population
0.5 sq miArea
1,450 ftElevation

Sanborn is a city in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 161 at the 2020 census. Sanborn was founded in 1879.

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ZIP code58480
Area code701
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Most working residents leave Sanborn for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Valley City (23%), Fargo (21%) and Jamestown (14%). Half commute less than 35 miles.

Valley City
23%
Fargo
21%
Jamestown
14%
Cooperstown
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sanborn →

Health in Sanborn

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7better than ND·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Chi Mercy HealthValley City · 10.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 10.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Sanborn · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sanborn →

Natural hazards in Sanborn

44
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 Sanborn →

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Sanborn 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° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Barnes County Historical Society MuseumValley City · 10.5 miles · 46 hrs a week

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