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Carthage, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Panola County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,568
Population
616/sq mi density
$44,738
Median Income
$34,611 per capita
$153,100
Home Value
$192,165 Zillow
$737
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
601
Violent Crime/100K
2,881 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$44,738 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$153,100 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
601 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Carthage enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 298 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 616/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1520°N, 94.3371°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Panola County County |
| Nearest Airport | East Texas Regional (GGG) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in |
Carthage has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.6").