Carthage, Mississippi

Population 5,062

Carthage is located in Leake County, MS. The population is 5,062, making Carthage the largest city in Leake County.

There are 6 public schools in Carthage with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Carthage is very low , and there are 41 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Carthage is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Carthage property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Carthage include Redwater, Standing Pine and Lena.

Carthage Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 23.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.7%

Crime Rate

23.91% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 74
  • Violent Crimes: 340
  • Robbery: 89
  • Burglary: 561
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 930

Registered Offenders

83.28% Higher than national avg.
  • 41 offenders in Carthage
  • 81.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

82 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 80

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Carthage, MS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Carthage's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Carthage, MS issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Carthage, MS issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $620
  • 2 Bedrooms: $720
  • 3 Bedrooms: $890
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,030

Zip Codes

39051

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Environmental Hazards

82 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Carthage, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Carthage, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Carthage, MS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.47°
  • February 47.05°
  • March 55.28°
  • April 63.5°
  • May 70.63°
  • June 78.52°
  • July 82.57°
  • August 80.4°
  • September 73.2°
  • October 61.33°
  • November 52.35°
  • December 46.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Carthage, MS

Earthquakes
Carthage, MS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Carthage, MS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Carthage, MS has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Carthage, MS has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Carthage, MS: $24,566

Unemployment

Unemployment in Carthage is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.49%
White Collar - 50.51%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Phil Bryant
  • Sen. Thad Cochran
  • Sen. Roger F. Wicker

City Representatives

  • Bennie G. Thompson

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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41 Cemeteries view all

30 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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