At a Glance
Median Income
$21,429
$17,679 per capita
Home Value
$88,300
Zillow: $111,325
Median Rent
$405/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
16.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carthage a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.4% (22% above 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 $111,325. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population170
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$21,429
Per Capita$17,679
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$668M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A
Home Value$88,300
Rent$405
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$111,325
Housing Units155
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity46.3%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.8 in/yr
Elevation308 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute16 min
Broadband65.2%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Carthage was built in 1990.
11.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
44.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.