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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
$231,901 Zillow
$897
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
254 sunny days/yr
257
Violent Crime/100K
3,410 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, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,500 home value, $897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Carthage has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.8").