Carthage, Indiana
Quick Statistics
Carthage is a community in Rush County, Indiana, home to about 675 people spread across 0.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,172 a year, and a typical home is worth about $89,800. About 13.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 27 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Indiana towns GeoStat tracks, Carthage ranks number 442 of 967 in population, number 623 in median household income, number 718 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Carthage typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 19°F. The area sees roughly 16 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Knightstown, IN | 4.6 mi. | 2,241 |
| 2. | Arlington, IN | 6.6 mi. | 678 |
| 3. | Dunreith, IN | 8.5 mi. | 204 |
| 4. | Morristown, IN | 9.0 mi. | 1,134 |
| 5. | Wilkinson, IN | 10.4 mi. | 385 |
| 6. | Rushville, IN | 10.6 mi. | 6,036 |
| 7. | Spiceland, IN | 10.7 mi. | 840 |
| 8. | Shirley, IN | 10.7 mi. | 1,022 |
What is the population of Carthage, Indiana?
Carthage has a population of about 675 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Carthage, Indiana in?
Carthage is located in Rush County, Indiana.
What is the median home value in Carthage, Indiana?
The median home value in Carthage is about $89,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Carthage, Indiana?
The median personal income in Carthage is about $31,172 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Carthage, Indiana?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded in Rush County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Carthage, Indiana?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 19 degrees, with around 16 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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