Carthage
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Carthage, Illinois is a tranquil small town in Hancock County, offering a charming slice of Midwestern life with a deep sense of history and friendly locals. Visitors can explore the storied courthouse square, enjoy outdoor recreation around Carthage Lake, and experience a peaceful, community-focused way of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
127
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.42°, -91.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,500
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
-33.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
948 mm
Internet Speed
663 Mbps
Upload
790 Mbps
Latency
2 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EOK
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.