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Carthage, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Moore County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,840
Population
416/sq mi density
$62,177
Median Income
$33,210 per capita
$194,100
Home Value
$331,620 Zillow
$856
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
158
Violent Crime/100K
2,853 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,177 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$194,100 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
158 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Carthage enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 526 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3223°N, 79.4109°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Moore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Carthage has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.0").