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Carthage, SD

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Population
127
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,433 ft
Median Home Value
$81,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Carthage

Carthage is a small, quiet community surrounded by the open farmland of Miner County in eastern South Dakota. Established in the late 1800s, this close-knit prairie town offers a relaxed pace of life where neighbors look out for one another. Outdoor lovers appreciate easy access to camping and fishing at Lake Carthage, and the neighboring town of Howard provides everyday services just down the road.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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