Livability Score

58
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
McMillian Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Carthage.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Carthage is 88/100 - which is 6% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime A-

Carthage crime rates are 1,492 per 100k, which is 25% lower than Mississippi
Property Crime
1,309 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
184 crimes per 100k
A
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employment F

The median income in Carthage is $36,406 - which is 10% lower than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$36,406
F
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Baptist Medical Center Leake
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing A+

Carthage home prices are $144,400 - which is 37% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$144,400
D
Home Appreciation Rate
27%
A+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio)
D+
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schools F

The Carthage graduation rate is 69% - which is 10% lower than Mississippi
School Test Scores
26%
F
High School Grad. Rates
69%
F
Elementary Schools (5) F
Leake Co Career & Technical Center
Leake Central Junior High
Leake Central Elementary School
Red Water Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Leake Central High School
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ratings F

Carthage has an overall rating of 44% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
F
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  • Carthage has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Carthage crime rates are 25% lower than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Carthage is 6% higher than the Mississippi average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Carthage? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McMillian Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Carthage? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Carthage.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Carthage a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Baptist Medical Center Leake

      Pharmacies

      Doctors