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Carthage, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County
Carthage, IL
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 $75,179 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,308. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carthage is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,607. Median rent is $679/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Carthage reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 817/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.5% of adults in Carthage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carthage has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.