Indiana
Carthage is a small town in Indiana with a population of 754. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carthage receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Carthage has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Carthage is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 29.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Carthage is $88,900, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Carthage experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches, including 20.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,500 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,149 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,700 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.8% |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 430 |
| County GDP | $764M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,075 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.33% |
| Commute Time | 40.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $88,900 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $219,057 |
| Census Median Rent | $906 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,075 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.33% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,854/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7368°N, 85.5714°W |
| County FIPS | 18139 |
Winner: Republican by 54 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,323/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 40.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |