Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
South Carthage is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,049. Residents earn $47,610 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, South Carthage receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. South Carthage has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in South Carthage is $47,610, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 22.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in South Carthage is $195,800, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
South Carthage is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 75 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,483 per 100,000, 27% above the national average.
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
South 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 | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,610 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,535 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,092 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
| 84% above 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 | 1.70% |
| Commute Time | 36.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $195,800 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $260,879 |
| Census Median Rent | $832 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,324 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.70% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% |
| Depression | 32.6% |
| Mental Distress | 23.1% |
| Physical Distress | 16.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,786/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 34.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Total Violent | 75.2/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 75.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,483.1/100K |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 677.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,655.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 150.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| 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 | 566 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 800/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2397°N, 85.9575°W |
| County FIPS | 47159 |
Winner: Republican by 64.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 800/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 36.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |