At a Glance
Median Income
$78,095
$37,928 per capita
Median Rent
$1,571/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
38.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
11.0% smoking rate
How Cartago Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cartago's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cartago a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cartago residents earn a median household income of $78,095 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,928. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,758 business establishments, including 731 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Cartago hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
38.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cartago has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population75
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,095
Per Capita$37,928
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$25,415M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$1,571
Ownership28.0%
Zillow$296,685
Housing Units55
Rent Burden20.7%
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain6.2 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation3,674 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+38.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Cartago was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (99 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 731 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.