Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Carthage is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,369. Residents earn $65,288 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carthage receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Carthage offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carthage is $65,288, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Carthage is $239,600, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 484 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,125 per 100,000, 59% above the national average.
20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Carthage enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,288 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,305 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,092 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 418 |
| County GDP | $843M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,324 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.39% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $239,600 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $270,391 |
| Median List Price | $300,000 |
| Median List Price | $300,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $163 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.4% |
| Price Drops | 18.8% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $820 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,324 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.39% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 30.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,786/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 34.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Total Violent | 484.2/100K |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 44.0/100K |
| Robbery | 44.0/100K |
| Assault | 396.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,125.0/100K |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,056.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,892.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 176.1/100K |
| Arson | 44.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 542 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2566°N, 85.9429°W |
| County FIPS | 47159 |
Winner: Republican by 64.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.3% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 817/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |