Carthage, MO
Living in Carthage
Bikeability16
Walkability29
Commute95
Public Transit17
Affordability100
Public Safety60
Airports18
Hospitals59
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+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
$41kMedian 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
$89kMedian Home Value+$7.3k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$542Median 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
St Anns School
2 miles, NE
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
9 miles, SW
Church Alive Christian School
11 miles, SW
McAuley Catholic High School
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Carthage, MO
Missouri Southern State University
8 miles, SW
Ozark Christian College
11 miles, W
Pittsburg State University
27 miles, NW
Cox College
57 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carthage, MO
Mercy Hospital Carthage
1 miles, S
Freeman Health System-Freeman West
13 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital Joplin
13 miles, SW
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
17 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Carthage, MO
Joplin Regional Airport
9 miles, W
Springfield-Branson National Airport
52 miles, E
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
60 miles, S
Tulsa International Airport
109 miles, SW