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Carthage, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Grant County County
Carthage, AR
At a Glance
How Carthage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carthage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carthage a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carthage residents earn a median household income of $21,429 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,679. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 354 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carthage is $88,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,968. Median rent is $405/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Carthage reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,641/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Carthage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carthage has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.