Barney, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Richland County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
48
Population
267/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$46,092 per capita
$81,700
Home Value
$222,672 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Barney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2658°N, 96.9988°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Barney has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").