At a Glance
Median Income
$47,304
$21,707 per capita
Home Value
$146,800
Zillow: $165,875
Median Rent
$549/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
21.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carthage a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.8% (117% 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 $165,875. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,859
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density523/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,304
Per Capita$21,707
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$897M
Avg Weekly Wage$755
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,800
Rent$549
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$165,875
Housing Units1,673
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity46.2%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death14,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.8 in/yr
Elevation381 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Carthage was built in 1978.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.