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Barnes County
City in North Dakota, United States
Overview
Barnes County, North Dakota, offers a cozy slice of Americana with its picturesque landscapes, welcoming small towns, and historic Valley City at its core. The area is celebrated for scenic drives along the Sheyenne River, a thriving local community, and friendly Midwestern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Dakota
Population
10,853
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.94°, -98.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,700
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
5.9°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-10.1°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-38.2°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
575 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JMS
Distance
46 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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