Carthage, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,513
Population
1,282/sq mi density
$50,849
Median Income
$21,524 per capita
$133,500
Home Value
$238,842 Zillow
$897
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
187
Violent Crime/100K
1,453 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,849 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,500 home value, $897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Carthage enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1765°N, 94.3102°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Carthage has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.9").