Carthage, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leake County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,859 Population 523/sq mi density

$47,304 Median Income $21,707 per capita

$146,800 Home Value $160,606 Zillow

$549 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent

64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

660 Violent Crime/100K 4,217 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$47,304 median income, 3.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$146,800 home value, $549/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fire Stations in Carthage (4)

Carthage Fire Department

Mostly volunteer

1241 Highway 35 N · 601-267-8473

Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department

Volunteer

2571 Pearl Hill RD · 601-267-5757

Marydell Volunteer Fire Department

Volunteer

201 Loop RD · 601-267-9830

Reformation Volunteer Fire Department

Volunteer

85 Scottcrossing RD · 601-267-3494