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Carthage, MO


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Carthage, Missouri

Introduction to Carthage, Missouri

Carthage, Missouri, in Jasper county, is located 55 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and is 117 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is in the Joplin area. There are 12,668 residents in Carthage.

Carthage History

Carthage was platted in 1842. The first Battle of Carthage took place in 1861, while a second one took place in 1863. The area experienced rapid development after the Civil War. The Missouri Western Railroad entered the region in 1872. Carthage is in the Jasper County which was created in 1841.

Carthage and nearby Attractions

  • Kellogg Lake Park
  • Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum
  • Historic Phelps House
  • Prairie State Park

Things To Do In Carthage

Travellers of Carthage can visit the Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum to learn more about the history of the region. The Historic Phelps House is another major tourist attraction. The Kellogg Lake Park, and Prairie State Park are ideal places for a day trip in the company of family and friends. Tourists can also enjoy a walk by the beautiful Kellogg Lake. In addition, the city hosts several annual celebrations like the Acoustic Music Festival and the Festival of Carthage.

Carthage Transportation

Joplin Regional Airport is close by.

Carthage Higher Education

There are various colleges and universities near Carthage including Missouri Southern State College, Pittsburg State University, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and Drury University.

High Points

Carthage strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyCarthage Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Carthage Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 10%Carthage Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Carthage Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Carthage Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Carthage, MO

Comparing Carthage to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity79
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime43

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