Carthage, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Grant County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
170
Population
172/sq mi density
$21,429
Median Income
$17,679 per capita
$88,300
Home Value
$111,325 Zillow
$405
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$21,429 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $405/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Carthage enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0726°N, 92.5553°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in |
Carthage has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (3.5").