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Karlstad, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Marshall County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
622
Population
415/sq mi density
$61,324
Median Income
$32,006 per capita
$120,300
Home Value
$167,638 Zillow
$650
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,324 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, $650/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Karlstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in |
Karlstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").