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Carthage is a city in the United States, with a population of 15,574 in July 2026. The city had 11 schools in 2026. Median gross rent was US$975 per month, while the median home value was US$146,800 in July 2026. There were 337 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population15,895people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,511EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent857EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.22%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,460offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 8% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean8.62µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Carthage?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Carthage.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 53%, and the vacancy rate was 11.3% in July 2026. 61.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Carthage recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$975/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,410 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)870.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent857 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes226 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Carthage a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–61%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family61%strong on family, weak on cost · range 52–70%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

12.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,957 of 15,895 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$51,328 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Carthage is 3.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income51,328 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband57.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription82.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription6.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet10.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,511 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,324 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate3.22 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Carthage?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,324 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,667of €2,619 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,619
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €870
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,667
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Carthage Salary needed to live in Carthage

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Carthage. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Carthage. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher74.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools11 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents30.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio20 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents337 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,070 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Carthage when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCarthage highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Carthage highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Carthage1,460
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,460 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents256.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes15 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time15.52 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportJLN3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport17 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Carthage. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Carthage.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Carthage is 8.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.62 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202430Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.11 · Feb 10 · Mar 15.44 · Apr 20.67 · May 25 · Jun 29.94 · Jul 32.39 · Aug 32.22 · Sep 27.78 · Oct 21.5 · Nov 14.67 · Dec 8.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013987 (JOPLIN RGNL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.89 · Feb -1.83 · Mar 3 · Apr 8.11 · May 13.33 · Jun 18.5 · Jul 20.83 · Aug 19.94 · Sep 15.22 · Oct 8.83 · Nov 2.83 · Dec -1.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013987 (JOPLIN RGNL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1.33 · Feb 4 · Mar 8.72 · Apr 14.56 · May 19.5 · Jun 24.22 · Jul 26.89 · Aug 26.22 · Sep 21.5 · Oct 15.39 · Nov 9.06 · Dec 3.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 48.77 · Feb 50.29 · Mar 83.57 · Apr 126.7 · May 166.6 · Jun 142.2 · Jul 100.8 · Aug 85.34 · Sep 106.2 · Oct 96.52 · Nov 84.58 · Dec 66.04 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013987 (JOPLIN RGNL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading71.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.92 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation838.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.94 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature15.44 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature4.83 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.5 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±4.8 °C, Hitachi-Naka (Japan) ±2.1 °C, Katsuta (Japan) ±2.1 °C, Markham (Canada) ±4.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,957 is not 8.8% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share8.8 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,957 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density507.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population15,895 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics15,733 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value146,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes53.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate59.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad12.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents8.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.25 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage67.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance15.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher22.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available91.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 20225,594 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20222 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,373 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home6.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans79.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Carthage

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Carl Junction as a Carthage alternative in the same region

21 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Unemployment: 0.6% Carl Junction vs 3.2% Carthage−83%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,592 Carl Junction vs €2,511 Carthage+43%
  • Foreign residents: 0.4% Carl Junction vs 8.8% Carthage−95%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 912 Carl Junction vs 1,460 Carthage−38%
  • Nearest airport: 7.0 km Carl Junction vs 17.0 km Carthage−59%
  • Residents: 8,484 Carl Junction vs 15,895 Carthage−47%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,324 Carl Junction vs €3,324 Carthagesame level
Full comparisonMore about Carl Junction

Plainfield as a Carthage alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 721 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,511 Carthage+92%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 15,895 Carthage+215%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,460 Carthage−49%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,324 Carthage+22%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.2% Carthage+17%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 8.8% Carthage−31%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 17.0 km Carthage−47%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Carthage

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Carthage, nearest in population first.

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Shively15,895 residentsFort Drum15,896 residentsWashington15,902 residentsDiscovery Bay15,904 residentsDyersburg15,906 residentsWashington15,906 residents

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Is Carthage part of Joplin?

Carthage is in the published commuting zone of Joplin; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Joplin city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Carthage?

The median gross salary is 3,324 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Carthage?

The unemployment rate is 3.22 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Carthage?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.62 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Carthage?

Police recorded 1,460 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Carthage?

The published population is 15,895 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Carthage?

1,957 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Carthage a good place to live?

Carthage may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Carthage part of Joplin?

Carthage is in the published commuting zone of Joplin; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Carthage?

Joplin, Webb City, Carl Junction are near Carthage. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Carthage (Missouri), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 03727356bdb06894b6da2540afd3dfcd]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/carthage-mo/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Carthage (Missouri), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013987 (JOPLIN RGNL AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  14. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  15. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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  18. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  19. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  20. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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