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About Carthage
City in the United StatesCarthage is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 2,490 as of the 2020 census. Carthage is best known for being the site of the 1844 killing of Joseph Smith, who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
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Housing in Carthage
The median sale price was $99,000 in May 2026.
Work & commute in Carthage
Full picture →About one in 3 of Carthage’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Macomb (6%), Keokuk (3%) and Galesburg (3%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Health in Carthage
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Carthage
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Carthage
Full climate →Carthage has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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