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Carthage, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leake County County
Carthage, MS
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 $47,304 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,707. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carthage is $146,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,606. Median rent is $549/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Carthage reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,217/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Carthage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carthage has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.