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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Carlton County, MN
Omega Exteriors serves Carlton County, Minnesota, from its Duluth office, about 30 miles from the center of the county. Carlton County has 36,457 residents in 13,972 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Duluth office at (218) 833-2997 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Carlton County
The 12 Carlton County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Carlton County we serve 12 cities and communities: Barnum, Big Lake, Carlton, Cloquet, Cromwell, Esko, Kettle River, Mahtowa, Moose Lake, Scanlon, Wrenshall and Wright.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnum | 225 | 55707 | 47 within 10 mi | Duluth (34 mi) |
| Big Lake | 119 | 55720 | 38 within 10 mi | Duluth (26 mi) |
| Carlton | 344 | 55718 | 59 within 10 mi | Duluth (17 mi) |
| Cloquet | 5,314 | 55720 | 60 within 10 mi | Duluth (19 mi) |
| Cromwell | 125 | 55726 | 13 within 10 mi | Duluth (37 mi) |
| Esko | 838 | 55733 | 71 within 10 mi | Duluth (14 mi) |
| Kettle River | 61 | 55757 | 46 within 10 mi | Duluth (42 mi) |
| Mahtowa | 140 | 55707, 55718 | 37 within 10 mi | Duluth (29 mi) |
| Moose Lake | 589 | 55767 | 58 within 10 mi | Duluth (39 mi) |
| Scanlon | 466 | 55720 | 59 within 10 mi | Duluth (16 mi) |
| Wrenshall | 165 | 55797 | 58 within 10 mi | Duluth (17 mi) |
| Wright | 45 | 55798 | 27 within 10 mi | Duluth (44 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Carlton County
Housing figures for Carlton County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Carlton County has 15,830 housing units, and 81% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 2% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 6% of the housing units.
The median home in Carlton County was built in 1974. 59% of homes in Carlton County were built before 1980, and 21% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1939 or earlier, with 2,893 homes.
79% of occupied homes in Carlton County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Carlton County is valued at $232,000. Among occupied homes in Carlton County, 37% heat with utility gas, 17% with electricity, 32% with bottled or tank gas, 6% with fuel oil and 6% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 89 | 1% |
| 2010–2019 | 872 | 6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2,330 | 15% |
| 1990–1999 | 2,037 | 13% |
| 1980–1989 | 1,219 | 8% |
| 1970–1979 | 2,322 | 15% |
| 1960–1969 | 1,350 | 9% |
| 1950–1959 | 1,815 | 11% |
| 1940–1949 | 903 | 6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2,893 | 18% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Carlton County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Carlton County, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 51 hail events, 45 thunderstorm-wind events and 3 tornadoes in Carlton County from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 2 inches on May 30, 2022, near Moose Lake. 7 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Carlton County was on July 15, 2025: 0.88 in hail near Wrenshall. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Carlton County was on July 15, 2025, near Mahtowa. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Carlton County in that period was 81 mph. The busiest year was 2022, with 21 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
Carlton County storm events by year
Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.
| Year | Hail events | Wind events | Tornadoes | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | no data yet | no data yet | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2024 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1.5 in |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.88 in |
| 2022 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 in |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2020 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 in |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1.75 in |
| 2017 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1.5 in |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1.75 in |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Most recent recorded events in Carlton County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2025 | 0.88 in hail | Wrenshall |
| July 15, 2025 | 63 mph wind | Mahtowa |
| June 23, 2025 | 1 in hail | Big Lake |
| March 28, 2025 | 0.75 in hail | Barnum |
| March 28, 2025 | 1 in hail | Mahtowa |
| March 28, 2025 | 0.75 in hail | Wrenshall |
| March 28, 2025 | 1 in hail | Mahtowa |
| March 28, 2025 | 1 in hail | Wrenshall |
| March 28, 2025 | 1 in hail | Wrenshall |
| September 19, 2024 | 1 in hail | Barnum |
| September 19, 2024 | 1.5 in hail | Mahtowa |
| September 19, 2024 | 1 in hail | Mahtowa |
| September 19, 2024 | 1.25 in hail | Barnum |
| July 31, 2024 | 58 mph wind | Cloquet |
| July 31, 2024 | 58 mph wind | Wrenshall |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Carlton County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Carlton County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
Carlton County scores 46.6 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 73rd of 87 Minnesota counties. Carlton County scores 24 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 73rd of 87 Minnesota counties. Carlton County scores 47.6 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 67th of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Carlton County is for cold wave, at 97 of 100.
Carlton County averages 32.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Carlton County is 39.2°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 46.6 | 73rd of 87 |
| Strong wind | 24 | 73rd of 87 |
| Tornado | 53.8 | 74th of 87 |
| Winter weather | 47.6 | 67th of 87 |
| Ice storm | 52.5 | 24th of 87 |
| Cold wave | 97 | 4th of 87 |
| Lightning | 65.9 | 14th of 87 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Your local office
Served from our Duluth office
How to reach the Duluth office, the nearest to the center of Carlton County.
Our Duluth office is at 314 W Superior St #913, Duluth, MN 55802, about 30 miles from the center of Carlton County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (218) 833-2997.
Questions
Questions about Carlton County
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Carlton County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Carlton County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Carlton County from its Duluth office, about 30 miles away.
Which cities in Carlton County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 12 cities and communities there: Barnum, Big Lake, Carlton, Cloquet, Cromwell, Esko, Kettle River, Mahtowa, Moose Lake, Scanlon, Wrenshall and Wright.
How often does hail hit Carlton County?
NOAA lists 51 hail events in Carlton County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 8, 2024: 4, 2023: 1, 2022: 17, 2021: 4, 2020: 5, 2019: 0, 2018: 6, 2017: 4, 2016: 2.
When was the last recorded storm near Carlton County?
The most recent event on record in Carlton County is 0.88 in hail on July 15, 2025, near Wrenshall.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Carlton County?
NOAA lists 3 tornadoes in Carlton County from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Carlton County?
The median home in Carlton County was built in 1974, and 59% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Carlton County rate for hail and wind risk?
Carlton County scores 46.6 of 100 for hail and 24 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 73rd and 73rd of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves Carlton County?
Our Duluth office at 314 W Superior St #913, Duluth, MN 55802, about 30 miles away.
Local work
Our work in and around Carlton County
6 projects from Omega Exteriors in and around Carlton County.
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