Carthage, MS
1 neighborhoods · 15,238 residents · Mississippi
C+
51/100
54
Safety Score
42
Affordability
$42K
Median Income
$97K
Median Home Value
Is Carthage, MS a Good Place to Live?
Carthage receives an overall livability grade of C+ (51/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Mississippi. Safety scores C+ (54/100). Affordability scores C (42/100) with a median household income of $41,647 and median home values around $97,400.
About 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.1%. 78% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 41.
$743
Median Rent/mo
16.9%
College Educated
6.1%
Unemployment
78%
Owner-Occupied
41
Median Age
15,238
Population
1
Zip Codes
Leake
County
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Neighborhoods in Carthage
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39051Leake Co. | 51 C+ | 54 | 42 | $42K | $97K | 15,238 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.