Carpio is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 144 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Carpio was founded in 1898. It is commonly believed that the town was named after the first post office which operated out of a railcar - hence 'Car P.O.'.

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Town numbers

ZIP code58725

Area code701

Living in Carpio

Work & commute in Carpio

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Most working residents leave Carpio for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Minot (21%), Kenmare (16%) and Mohall (7%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Minot

21%

Kenmare

16%

Mohall

Fargo

0%Work in townlive and work in Carpio 26 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 12Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Carpio

Compared with North Dakota

2worse than ND

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

40.2%More adults sleeping under 7 hoursND 32.7% · worse 59.7%Fewer adults screened for colon cancerND 64.9% · worse

Care nearby

Trinity HospitalsMinot · 24.5 mi · ER

Minot ClinicMinot · 23.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Carpio

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

2Does Carpio flood?paid flood claims since 2011 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Carpio MapCarpio vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Carpio

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Carpio has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 4°Winter

52° / 29°Spring

79° / 54°Summer

53° / 31°Fall