Carson, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Grant County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
260
Population
65/sq mi density
$40,000
Median Income
$34,417 per capita
$72,000
Home Value
$222,828 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $575/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Carson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 56.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,313 ft (705 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4223°N, 101.5706°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in |
Carson has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").