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Carthage, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Miner County County
Carthage, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Carthage a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carthage residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,588. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 108 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carthage is $102,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,123. Median rent is $850/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Carthage reports 386 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,427/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Carthage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carthage has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.