Valley CityNorth Dakota
Valley City is a city in and the county seat of Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 6,575 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 6,430 in 2025, making it the 13th most populous city in North Dakota..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Valley City
Valley City is a close-knit town in southeastern North Dakota counting 6,580 people who proudly call it home.
Valley City holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,530 residents per square mile.
📰 Valley City News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Valley City Unique
- A top-25 city in North Dakota by population (#12 of 355 incorporated places).
- Positioned in southeastern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Home to 1.1% of North Dakota's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,580.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Valley City
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Barnes County Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Valley City
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Valley City
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- VALLEY CITY HIGH SCHOOL
- VALLEY CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Chi Mercy Health ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.