Carthage, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Carthage, MO
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 $50,849 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,524. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carthage is $133,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,842. Median rent is $897/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Carthage reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,453/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Carthage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carthage has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.