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Why visit Carlton
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College and Carlton County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 2°F, and about 71 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Carlton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carlton
Carlton is a city and the county seat of Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 948 at the 2020 census. The town sits on the northwestern edge of Jay Cooke State Park.
From the Wikipedia article Carlton, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
School · 2.6 mi
Tribal land-grant community college in Cloquet, Minnesota, U.S.
Museums and landmarks1
Carlton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
County courthouse in Carlton, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Four Seasons Sports Complex
Sports field and stadium · 0.6 mi
90 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton
Restaurants and cafes2
History
In 1870, the Northern Pacific Railroad finished a stretch of track that linked Duluth to St. Paul. Temporary shacks were erected for the workmen at the place that was soon known as "Northern Pacific Junction". In 1881, this settlement was incorporated as Carlton. It takes its name from former State Senator Reuben B. Carlton.
Carlton absorbed the city of Thomson in 2015, with the approval of a majority of voters in both cities.
From the History section of Carlton, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Map of Carlton
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18°F | 2°F | 1.0 in | 13.5 in |
| Feb | 24°F | 5°F | 1.0 in | 13.5 in |
| Mar | 37°F | 16°F | 1.4 in | 10.3 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 6.4 in |
| May | 64°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 67°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 52°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Nov | 35°F | 22°F | 1.8 in | 9.6 in |
| Dec | 23°F | 9°F | 1.5 in | 15.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cloquet Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Carlton County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-07-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Scanlon 3 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Esko 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Cloquet 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Proctor 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Hermantown 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Superior 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Duluth 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Superior 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Moose Lake 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Rice Lake 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Plaza with Watertown and bar, Carlton, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Chestnut Avenue and Third Street, Carlton, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Sidewalk on Third Street looking north toward courthouse, Carlton, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- City of Carlton, Minnesota - Water Tower (43012740930), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Sidewalk on Chestnut Avenue looking west, Carlton, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Businesses on Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Chestnut Avenue looking west, Carlton, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Plaza, Carlton, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- W. P. Junction Books, Carlton, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Library book return outside of Carlton City Hall, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- WPA plaque at Carlton City Hall & Public Library, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Looking toward the Carlton County Courthouse, Carlton, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Carlton City Hall, Carlton, Minnesota-03, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Carlton City Hall, Carlton, Minnesota-02, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Post office in Carlton, Minnesota-01, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Carlton City Hall, Carlton, Minnesota-01, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Post office in Carlton, Minnesota-02, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Post office in Carlton, Minnesota-03, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- University of Minnesota Extension Office, Carlton County, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Carlton County Courthouse, Carlton, Minnesota-02, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Carlton County Courthouse, Carlton, Minnesota-03, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Carlton County Courthouse, Carlton, Minnesota-04, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Carlton County Courthouse, Carlton, Minnesota-05, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Carlton County Courthouse, Carlton, Minnesota-01, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Carlton Courthouse 002, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carlton High School, Carlton, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Oldenburg House 3, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomson Dam, Minnesota, Ultracobalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
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