South Dakota
Carthage is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 104. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carthage receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Carthage offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carthage is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Carthage is $102,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Carthage experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches, including 35.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 87.7% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.3% |
| 8% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,588 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $837 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,103 |
| Unemployment | 9.2% |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 108 |
| County GDP | $177M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $102,100 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.7% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,717/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.4 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1648°N, 97.7203°W |
| County FIPS | 46097 |
Winner: Republican by 47 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 69.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |