Carson
City in North Dakota, United States
Overview
Carson is a small and friendly rural town in southwestern North Dakota, serving as the county seat of Grant County. With a strong sense of community, agricultural roots, and wide open spaces, Carson offers visitors a relaxing retreat from urban hustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Dakota
Population
254
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
46.42°, -101.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$1,755
Local Cost
$930
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
50
English
98
Temperature
7.2°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-6.7°C
Record High
43.5°C
Record Low
-30.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
431 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.