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Carsonville

A township of 213 people in Becker County, Minnesota
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Conserved land35%7,855 of 22,710 acres
Trails62 mi1.8 mi per sq mi
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About Carsonville

Township in Minnesota, United States
213Population
35.8 sq miArea
1,575 ftElevation

Carsonville Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 252 as of the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Carsonville for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Park Rapids (22%), Detroit Lakes (9%) and Menahga (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Park Rapids
22%
Detroit Lakes
9%
Menahga
7%
Perham
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Carsonville →

Health in Carsonville

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3better than MN·18worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

St. Josephs Area Health ServicesPark Rapids · 13.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 65.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56570, 56575 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Carsonville →

Natural hazards in Carsonville

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Carsonville →

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Carsonville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 2°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
77° / 55°Summer
52° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Park Rapids Public LibraryPark Rapids · 13.8 miles · 41 hrs a week
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