City safety & data profile

CarthageMO

Carthage, MO is a 14K-resident city in Jasper County with a median household income of $51,328.

Jasper County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Carthage, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Carthage has a population larger than 24% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $146,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 76%
By size
$51,328
Median income
$146,800
Median home
27.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Carthage

Carthage posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Carthage area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Carthage

Where Carthage income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$51,328 Bottom 11% higher than 11% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Carthage, MO beyond the headline numbers

Carthage sits inside Jasper County, Missouri, at roughly 37.18°N, -94.31°W. Population 14,319, $51,328 median household income. Median home value $146,800, median rent $975. Poverty rate 27.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Carthage's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42.5%, then short sleep duration at 41.7%. 1 hospital in/around Carthage, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Carthage from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,319
Carthage
Median Income
$51,328
-24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$146,800
-36% vs avg
Median Age
32.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Jasper County) - Carthage's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
124K+6%
Median Income
$60,694+50%
Median Home Value
$166,900+70%
Poverty Rate
17%-8%
Unemployment
3.6%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Carthage, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$975/mo
Poverty Rate
27.2% +92% vs avg
Unemployment 3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.1%
Work From Home 6.5%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 71.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42.5%
Short Sleep Duration
41.7%
Physical Inactivity
39.5%
High Blood Pressure
38.9%
Current Smoking
20.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
20%
Lack of Health Insurance
18.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.2%
Diabetes
15.1%
Binge Drinking
14.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.6%
Annual Checkup 76.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.3%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MERCY HOSPITAL CARTHAGE
CARTHAGE · Critical Access Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Carthage, MO? ▼
Carthage, MO has a population of 14,319 people, located in Jasper County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Carthage? ▼
The median household income in Carthage, MO is $51,328 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 27.2%.
What is the median home value in Carthage? ▼
The median home value in Carthage, MO is $146,800. Median rent is $975/month.
What are the top health concerns in Carthage? ▼
The top health indicators in Carthage include Obesity (42.5%), Short Sleep Duration (41.7%), Physical Inactivity (39.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Carthage? ▼
Carthage has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Carthage? ▼
The median age in Carthage, MO is 32.2 years. 22.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Carthage, MO is located in Jasper County, Missouri. With a population of 14K and a $51,328 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Carthage area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Carthage's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Carthage area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Jasper County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.