Carthage, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leake County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,859
Population
523/sq mi density
$47,304
Median Income
$21,707 per capita
$146,800
Home Value
$165,875 Zillow
$549
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$47,304 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$146,800 home value, $549/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Carthage enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7442°N, 89.5335°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Leake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Carthage has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (3.8").