Carthage, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,568 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,738 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$153,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$540 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$619 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Panola County
2
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Panola County
4
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 4 0 50
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 4 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 5 0 66
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, TX State Senate District 1, TX State House District 11, TX
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Schools

Baker-Koonce Int
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Carthage Jh
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Carthage Pri
1 miles, NW
Libby El
1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Panola College
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Wiley College
27 miles, N • 1.4 star
East Texas Baptist University
28 miles, N • 2.3 star
LeTourneau University
31 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

East Texas Medical Center-Carthage
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Longview Regional Medical Center
35 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

East Texas Regional Airport
27 miles, NW • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
36 miles, E • 1.4 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
64 miles, NW • 1 star
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