What are the schools like in Carthage, IN?

School district data for Carthage is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Carthage?

The median household income in Carthage, IN is $43,958 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.0%.

What is the weather like in Carthage, IN?

Carthage has an average high temperature of 34.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.6 inches.

Carthage, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Carthage, IN affordable or expensive?

Carthage's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Carthage is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $103,400 and the median rent is $837 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Carthage, IN?

Crime rate data for Carthage is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Carthage, IN a Good Place to Live?

Carthage is a small town of 754 in Indiana, with a median household income of $43,958 and a 14.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Carthage stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Carthage is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Carthage city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.6

Carthage's overall cost of living index is 91.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Carthage costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Carthage, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$103,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$837	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,958	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Carthage is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Carthage, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carthage sees average highs of 34.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 28.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Carthage, IN
Average High — January	34.8°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	28.6"

Demographics

Metric	Carthage, IN	National Avg
Population	754	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Charlottesville, IN 4 mi Knightstown, IN 5 mi Gwynneville, IN 7 mi Arlington, IN 7 mi Mays, IN 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Carthage

Carthage, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46115

Carthage vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carthage, IN affordable or expensive?

Carthage's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Carthage roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $103,400 and median rent is $837/month.

What is the crime rate in Carthage, IN?

Crime data for Carthage is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Carthage?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Carthage, IN a good place to live?

Carthage, IN has a population of 754, a median household income of $43,958, and an unemployment rate of 14.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Carthage?

Carthage averages 34.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 28.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Carthage?

Carthage, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46115.

What is the population of Carthage?

The population of Carthage, Indiana is 754 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carthage?

Key numbers for living in Carthage: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $103,400, median household income $43,958. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carthage side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.