Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 51 min5:16 am – 9:07 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 34 min7:51 am – 4:24 pm
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People3,111 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.51,201 householdsMedian household income $96,546Median home value $319,100Median rent $955 a month87% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,235 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.2% unemployment rate66% of adults are in the labour force, 1,562 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, retail 13%, professional and business services 11%Average commute 24 minutes77% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 79°F, lows 54°FColdest month January: highs 18°F, lows 2°F33 in of rain a year, on about 66 dayswettest month June71 in of snow a year, on about 51 days6 days above 90°F, 191 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Cloquet station, 6 mi away
Nearby landmarksChub Lakelake · 1.3 miHay Lakelake · 1.8 miFond du Lac Tribal and Community Collegecollege · 5.0 miMunger State Trail Carlton Trailheadtrailhead · 4.2 miSuperior Hiking Trailhead - Jay Cooke State Parkpark · 5.9 miMidway Riverriver · 5.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsJay Cooke State Parkstate park · 4.9 mi · 7,834 acresLittle Otter Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Carlton)state conservation land · 3.6 mi · 218 acresOtter Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Carlton)state conservation land · 3.6 mi · 377 acresWrenshall State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.8 mi · 160 acresBraun Parkpark · 4.5 miHilltop Parkpark · 5.0 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowCarlton County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality83% of days had good air in 2025294 of 355 days measured49 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 7 unhealthy daysMedian index 33, worst day 184main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Carlton County monitors, MN
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription62% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCarltonserves 1,146 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,170 ft357 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalCommunity Memorial Hospital7.7 miPost officeCarlton Post Office4.2 miTown hallCarlton City Hall4.2 miPoliceCarlton County Sheriff's Office2.4 miFire stationCarlton Fire and Ambulance4.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeFond du Lac Tribal and Community College5.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55718 ZIP area.
