At a Glance
Median Income
$55,357
$22,053 per capita
Home Value
$98,100
Zillow: $222,302
Median Rent
$677/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
21.8% smoking rate
How Cartwright Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cartwright's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cartwright a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cartwright residents earn a median household income of $55,357 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,053. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cartwright is $98,100 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,302. Median rent is $677/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
8.7% of adults in Cartwright hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cartwright has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population827
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density349/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,357
Per Capita$22,053
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,100
Rent$677
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$222,302
Housing Units318
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death9,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation649 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Cartwright was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.