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Carthage, IL

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Population
2,393
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
671 ft
Median Home Value
$112,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$680/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$77,004
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Carthage

As the Hancock County seat, Carthage offers the quiet charm and welcoming feel of a traditional Midwestern town. Surrounded by western Illinois farmland, the community is anchored by a historic courthouse square, local shows at the Legacy Theater, and peaceful residential streets. Historic sites like the old Carthage Jail draw travelers, while Route 136 makes getting in and out of town straightforward. For anyone looking for an affordable, slow-paced lifestyle with friendly neighbors, Carthage makes you feel right at home.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+99.4rating

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