Barnett TownshipMN
A town of 136.
Is Barnett Township a good place to live?
Barnett Township’s January low is -5°F, against 6°F in Minnesota’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns. Only one of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Barnett Township. Barnett Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
136 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Barnett Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Barnett Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Barnett Township.
Barnett Township has 0.1 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Half the trips to work are shorter than 36 miles. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Barnett Township, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 7% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Roseau (19%), Thief River Falls (13%) and Warroad (11%).
| Barnett Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The biggest natural risk in Barnett Township is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Federal aid has come to Barnett Township households in 10 declared disasters; the latest was in 2023. Compared with 73% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is higher. Expected losses in Barnett Township break down as 49% from inland flooding and 19% from wildfires.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Barnett Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Barnett Township’s midsummer high stands at 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Barnett Township is
The share of adults in Barnett Township who feel lonely: 29%. CDC measures, 32 in all: Barnett Township beats Minnesota on 1 and trails on 5.
| Barnett Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Barnett Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.7% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.6% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Barnett Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Barnett Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Barnett Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Barnett Township for work
Where Barnett Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Barnett Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Barnett Township is a township in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 169 at the 2000 census. Barnett Township was named for Myron E. Barnett, a pioneer settler.
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- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,089 ft
Questions about Barnett Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Barnett Township, MN a good place to live?
Barnett Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.