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Carthage

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  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Tennessee
  • 6 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B-
    Carthage is a town in Tennessee with a population of 2,546. Carthage is in Smith County. Living in Carthage offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Carthage and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Carthage are above average.
    Population
    2,546
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $106,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $452
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      263.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      0
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,977.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      175.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      7%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      44%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      13%
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    Working in Carthage

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $40,000
    National
    $55,322
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      Carthage Reviews

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      From my experience in Carthage, I enjoyed the fact that it is a small town. They have a couple of boutiques too look through and find many cute clothes. If you are hungry, there are many unique choices to choose from. We have a hamburger place, a Mexican restaurant, and a Chinese restaurant. In a few months, they are opening an Italian restaurant. If you are in the mood for something sweet, we have our very own candy bar, which is in the middle of town so it is easy to locate. They have a campground and park just a few minutes away, and they have a Mariana if you prefer to go on a boat. If you are wanting to travel, visit, or find a home in a small town, then Carthage, Tennessee would be the perfect place.
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      Nice place to be at. It’s very quiet. It’s a good nice country town to be in. It’s the type of place to where you’ll be to yourself with no one to bother you. The people are friendly, you just got to know who they are! You don’t have to worry about a high crime or violence rate. If you want to start a life in a small town, then it’s definitely the place to be.
      Carthage is a small town that needs more family activities for those that live there. There is nothing anymore for the young population to do. We used to have a skating rink that was a big thing for years
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