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South Carthage, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Smith County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,049 Population 800/sq mi density
$47,610 Median Income $24,535 per capita
$195,800 Home Value $260,879 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
1,443 Violent Crime/100K 938 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,610 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, $832/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,443 violent crimes/100K (280% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

South Carthage, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,610
37% below
$24,535 per capita
Home Value
$195,800
31% below
Zillow: $260,879
Median Rent
$832/mo
28% below
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,443/100K
280% above
938/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 sunny days/yr

How South Carthage Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Carthage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
69%
Rent
72%
Poverty
184%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
380%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Carthage a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Carthage residents earn a median household income of $47,610 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,535. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Carthage is $195,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,879. Median rent is $832/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

South Carthage reports 1,443 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 280% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 938/100K. The murder rate is 72.2/100K.

Education

19.7% of adults in South Carthage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Carthage has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,049
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,610
Per Capita$24,535
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$843M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A
Home Value$195,800
Rent$832
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$260,879
Housing Units708
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

F
Violent1,443/100K
Property938/100K
Murder72.2/100K
Assault1,371/100K
Burglary433/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,786/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation566 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute37 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in South Carthage was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.