South Carthage is a small town of 1,698 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $45,804
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Carthage stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether South Carthage is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South 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: 97.4
South Carthage's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Carthage costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Carthage, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$176,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$782
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,804
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Carthage's violent crime rate is 124.1 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
124.1 /100k
Property Crime
310.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
South Carthage, TN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Carthage sees average highs of 48.1°F in January
and 89.0°F in July,
with 52.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.5 inches of snow per year.
South Carthage's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Carthage roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $176,200 and median rent is $782/month.
South Carthage's violent crime rate is 124.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 310.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
South Carthage, TN has a population of 1,698, a median household income of $45,804, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Carthage averages 48.1°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.5 inches
with about 1.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Carthage, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38547.
The population of South Carthage, Tennessee is 1,698 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Carthage: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $176,200, median household income $45,804, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Carthage side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
