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Carthage

A township of 1,818 people in Athens County, Ohio
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Map of Carthage: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2%493 of 24,655 acres
Trails4.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3271 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Carthage

Township in Ohio, US
1,459Population
38.6 sq miArea
860 ftElevation

Carthage Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,459 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Carthage for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Athens (19%), Columbus (8%) and Parkersburg (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Athens
19%
Columbus
8%
Parkersburg, WV
5%
Marietta
3%
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Health in Carthage

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 73% of towns with similar incomes.

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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ohiohealth O'bleness HospitalAthens · 13.3 mi · ER
Hopewell Health Centers - CoolvilleCoolville · 5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45735, 45723 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Carthage →

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Carthage has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 25°Winter
65° / 41°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Coolville BranchCoolville · 5.5 miles · 40 hrs a week

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