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IN area data

Carthage, IN

Carthage, IN.

Population: 1,588 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,855
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+39.2%
10-year appreciation
+110.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$238,855
House Price Index
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,100/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Small Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) (38 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+20 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Median annual property tax
$1,339
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
43.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,776
Average weekly wage
$945
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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Data last updated

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