Carlton County


Quality of Life

Carlton County is an excellent place to live, work and raise a family. It features excellent public schools, state-of-the-art health care, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, retail shopping and numerous dining establishments.

Home to Jay Cooke State Park, Fond du Lac State Forest, Willard Munger State Trail and many lakes, Carlton County has lovely scenery and outstanding recreational opportunities. Hunting, fishing, biking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are popular activities. For those who enjoy gaming, the Black Bear Casino and Hotel, operated by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, offers a variety of slot machines and table games.

Carlton County's close proximity to Duluth, Minn., provides easy access to additional amenities that enhance the quality of life.



Climate | Taxes | Housing | School | Health Care | Crime Rate
Quality of Life Statistics
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Average Daily Temperature High Low Average
January 19.7 -2.1 8.8
July 80.9 53.9 67.5
Annual Averages
Temperature (Fahrenheit) 40.4
Rainfall (Inches) 31
Snowfall (Inches) 52.50
Wind Speed (Miles per Hour) N/A
Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny N/A
  Range Average
Elevation (Feet above Sea Level) 1091-1265 1,150
Personal Income Tax Rate Range
State Rate (%) 5.35-7.85
Local Rate (%) Not Applicable in Minnesota (N/A)
Local Occupation Tax Rate Range Basis
City Residents N/A N/A
Non-City Residents N/A N/A
Sales Tax
State Rate (%) 6.875%
Local Rate (%) No Local Sales & Use Tax
Major Exemptions
  • Electric Power and Natural Gas, if used in production
  • Production is rebated
  • Pollution Control if greater than 100 pounds
  • Industrial Building Construction Materials
  • Tooling if outsourced
  • Manufacturer's Raw Materials
  • Custom Software
Housing
Single Family Residential
Active Listings 241
$100,000 and Under 45
$100,001 - $150,000 68
$150,001 - $200,000 33
$200,001 - $250,000 35
$250,001 - $300,000 27
$300,001 and Above 33
Average Selling Price $147,379
Median Selling Price $134,900
Condominium & Townhouse
Active Listings 3
Average Selling Price $0
Median Selling Price $0
Schools
Barnum School District
Carlton School District
Cloquet School District
Cromwell-Wright School District
Esko School District
Moose Lake School District
Wrenshall School District
Health Care
  Total
Hospitals 2
Teaching Hospitals 0
Beds 67
Outpatient Clinics 6
Physicians 16
Dentists 17
Physician Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) N/A
Dentist Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) 1
Crime Rate
Per 100,000 Residents Total
Violent 140
Property 2,735
Index 2,875