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About Carson
Town in Wisconsin, United StatesCarson is a town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,374 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Mill Creek Community and Rocky Run are located in the town. The town was most likely named for Samuel Carson, who immigrated from Ireland around 1872.
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Work & commute in Carson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Carson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Stevens Point (26%), Plover (7%) and Marshfield (7%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Health in Carson
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Wisconsin
No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Carson tracks Wisconsin closely.
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Natural hazards in Carson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Carson
Full climate →Carson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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