Carver, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Scott County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
5,935
Population
1,244/sq mi density
$144,408
Median Income
$54,313 per capita
$427,600
Home Value
$498,356 Zillow
$1,347
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$144,408 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$427,600 home value, $1,347/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Carver has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 822 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7615°N, 93.6325°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Carver has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.9").