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Carson, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Grant County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
253 sunny days/yr
257
Violent Crime/100K
3,007 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Carson has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.3").