Carthage, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
754 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$503 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$580 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rush County
1
Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rush County
3
Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 26
Feb 2 5 30
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 4 0 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 4 0 42
Dec 2 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, IN State Senate District 42, IN State House District 54, IN
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Schools

Knightstown High School
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Knightstown Intermediate School
5 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Knightstown Elementary School
5 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Eastern Hancock Middle School
6 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Anderson University
26 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Rush Memorial Hospital
10 miles, S • 4.1 star
Hancock Regional Hospital
11 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Major Hospital
17 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Henry County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
38 miles, W • 3.2 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
88 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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