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Carlton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
891
Population
234/sq mi density
$61,944
Median Income
$35,765 per capita
$205,300
Home Value
$317,252 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
233
Violent Crime/100K
4,081 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,944 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$205,300 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Carlton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,092 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6558°N, 92.4304°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carlton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Carlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").