Minnesota
Karlstad is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 622. Residents earn $61,324 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Karlstad receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Karlstad stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Karlstad is $61,324, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Karlstad is $120,300, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Karlstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,324 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,006 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,089 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,876 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 348 |
| County GDP | $439M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,310 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.75% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $120,300 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,638 |
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,310 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.75% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,947/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.3 inches |
| 41% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5780°N, 96.5161°W |
| County FIPS | 27089 |
Winner: Republican by 51.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.7% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.3% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |