Carthage, IL

Living in Carthage

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 36
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Schools 9
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Residents

2.4k Population -277 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value +$6.5k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$412 Median Monthly Rent +$39 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas71%

Crime

Violent Crime in Carthage

United States45
Illinois50
Hancock County7

Property Crime in Carthage

United States48
Illinois43
Hancock County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 7
Feb 29 2 5
Mar 40 3 2
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carthage

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding48
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Carthage, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Carthage, IL

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Sts Peter & Paul
17 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Carthage, IL

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Quincy University
36 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Carthage, IL

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Memorial Hospital
1 miles, E
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Blessing Hospital
11 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Carthage, IL

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