Carthage
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Carthage, North Carolina is a quiet and historic small town set in Moore County. Known for its warm Southern hospitality, courthouse square, and scenic surroundings, it is a peaceful base near Pinehurst's golf attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
127
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.35°, -79.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,650
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
55
English
100
Temperature
15.8°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-15.0°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1156 mm
Internet Speed
196 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
41 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
SOP
Distance
12 km
Explore
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 9 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 55/100.