At a Glance
Median Income
$62,177
$33,210 per capita
Home Value
$194,100
Zillow: $331,620
Median Rent
$856/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
2,853/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $62,177 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,210. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,472 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carthage is $194,100 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,620. Median rent is $856/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Carthage reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,853/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Carthage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carthage has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,840
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,177
Per Capita$33,210
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$5,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,100
Rent$856
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$331,620
Housing Units1,300
Rent Burden38.1%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property2,853/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary594/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation526 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Carthage was founded in 1776.
The median home in Carthage was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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