CarpenterMN
A town of 126. Nearly 25.9% of it is conserved land.
What makes Carpenter stand out
The thing Carpenter does most differently from other towns.
126 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Nearly a quarter of Carpenter is conserved land
37 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. George Washington State Forest | 11.8 mi | 16,287 |
| 2. Koochiching State Forest | — | 11 |
| 3. Sturgeon River State Forest | — | 1 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Carpenter has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 64 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Carpenter is
Carpenter beats the Minnesota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Carpenter | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.5% | 17.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.2% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.5% | 5.9% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
About Carpenter
Township in Minnesota, United States
Carpenter Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 154 at the 2020 census. Carpenter Township was named for Seth Carpenter, an early settler. State Highways 1 (MN 1) and 65 (MN 65) are two of the main routes in the township. The unincorporated community of Togo is located within Carpenter Township.
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- Population
- 154
- Area
- 106 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,381 ft
- Area code
- 218