Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 45 min5:30 am – 9:15 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 38 min7:59 am – 4:38 pm
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People1,283 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 46.8587 householdsMedian household income $89,712Median home value $273,100Median rent $1,071 a month91% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,608 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.9% unemployment rate67% of adults are in the labour force, 663 employedMain industries: manufacturing 26%, education and health care 22%, construction 10%Average commute 21 minutes88% drive alone, 3% car-pool, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 19°F, lows 2°F24 in of rain a year, on about 46 dayswettest month July54 in of snow a year, on about 38 days6 days above 90°F, 167 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Alexandria Muni Ap station, 13 mi away; snow from Long Prairie
Parks and public landsRoger M. Holmes State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.1 mi · 1,031 acresBig Spruce State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.2 miLake Carlos State Parkstate park · 5.4 mi · 1,154 acresSpruce Creek State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.2 mi · 358 acresBelle River State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.6 mi · 253 acresHollister State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.8 mi · 82 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.6 on 9 Jul 197546 mi away, Near Morris, MinnesotaMost recent: magnitude 4.6 on 9 Jul 197546 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowDouglas County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality76% of days had good air in 2025270 of 357 days measured76 moderate, 8 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 37, worst day 165main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Stearns County, MN, 43 mi away
Internet at home86% of households have a broadband subscription57% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone14% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCarlosserves 492 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,357 ft414 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalDouglas County Hospital12.2 miPost officeMiltona Post Office4.3 miTown hallCarlos City Hall4.5 miPoliceCarlos Police Department4.5 miFire stationMiltona Fire and Rescue4.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeAlexandria Technical and Community College12.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56319 ZIP area.
