At a Glance
Median Income
$58,356
$27,859 per capita
Home Value
$126,300
Zillow: $208,432
Median Rent
$959/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
17.0% 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+
3.6 / 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 $58,356 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,859. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carthage is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,432. Median rent is $959/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.0% of adults in Carthage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carthage has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,546
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density1,459/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,356
Per Capita$27,859
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,300
Rent$959
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$208,432
Housing Units1,674
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation801 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Carthage was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.