Quality of Life and Culture in Carthage, AR - PlaceVista

Carthage, AR A-

Population: 234

Home Price: $67,500

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Overview

Carthage is a village in the state of Arkansas with a population of 234. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Carthage has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 28.9 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Carthage, AR

Employment and Income	Carthage	Arkansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$19,606	$23,739	$32,693
Median Household Income		$46,196	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	6.4%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	18.3%	14.4%	10.5%

Age	Carthage	Arkansas	United States
Median Age	57.3	41.9	42.3

Gender	Carthage	Arkansas	United States
Male	54.7%	49.3%	49.8%
Female	45.3%	50.7%	50.2%

Race	Carthage	Arkansas	United States
White	9.4%	76.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	90.6%	15.4%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Carthage	Arkansas	United States
Median Home Price	$67,500	$99,219	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$234	$470	$801
Family Households	31.2%	31.2%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	33.0%	33.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	77.1%	71.8%	72.9%
Renters	22.9%	28.2%	27.1%

Education	Carthage	Arkansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	15.0%	9.7%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	65.0%	65.0%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	11.7%	21.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	1.1%	7.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	0.0%	10.2%	15.0%

Proficiency	Carthage	Arkansas	United States
Mathematics	NA%	45.4%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	42.9%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Carthage	Arkansas	United States
Murder	NA	7.2	3.0
Rape	NA	90.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	32.2	40.7
Assault	NA	363.3	188.5

Property Crime	Carthage	Arkansas	United States
Burglary	NA	546.7	336.1
Theft	NA	1708.0	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	158.1	167.1
Arson	NA	11.5	10.5

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