KarlstadMinnesota
Karlstad is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Karlstad
Set in the northwestern part of Minnesota, Karlstad is a tiny community with an estimated population of 671.
Karlstad holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.5 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 447 residents per square mile.
What Makes Karlstad Unique
- The only place in America named Karlstad — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northwestern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Karlstad
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cultural Heritage Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Karlstad
- Deerwood Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Moose Park reviews ★
- Twin Lakes Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Karlstad
- KARLSTAD ELEMENTARY
- TRI-COUNTY SECONDARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.