Carthage, MO

Living in Carthage

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 29
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 11
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Schools 16
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Residents

15k Population +594 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school26%
High school graduate30%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$89k Median Home Value +$7.3k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$542 Median Monthly Rent +$127 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
LP gas1%
Utility gas62%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Carthage

United States45
Missouri53
Joplin Metro Area38
Jasper County37

Property Crime in Carthage

United States48
Missouri54
Joplin Metro Area70
Jasper County66

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 2 3
Feb 38 2 2
Mar 47 3 2
Apr 57 4 0
May 66 6 0
Jun 74 5 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 70 5 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 36 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carthage

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding73
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Carthage, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Carthage, MO

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St Anns School
2 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Carthage, MO

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Cox College
57 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Carthage, MO

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Mercy Hospital Joplin
13 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Carthage, MO

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