City profile
Carthage, MO
Jasper County · Population 15,574
Carthage is a town in Jasper County, MO with about 15,574 residents and a typical home value near $147,000. It is 57 miles from Springfield, MO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$146,800
Typical monthly housing
$916
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
74
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.7%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.39%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 86/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Tornado, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
109 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 73% Republican
Community
Population
15,574
Black population
1.7%
County
Jasper County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 15,574 residents
- Typical home value about $147,000
- 57 miles from Springfield, MO
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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