There are 20 independent living communities serving Carthage, Missouri. This includes 2 communities in Carthage and 18 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in Missouri range from $20 up to $124, with a median expenditure running about $46. The per month cost averages about $1,375 and ranges between $602 and $3,729. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $16,500, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Carthage generally range from $879 per month up to $3,350 per month, with a median cost of around $1,595 per month. This equates to an annual cost of about $19,140.
Carthage is a small city in Jasper County in the State of Missouri. It is included in the Joplin metropolitan area. The city has a population of 23,940, with 133,682 people in the surrounding metro area. Around 26% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Carthage is 67. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000. The mean household income is $38,000 in comparison to an average of $43,000 for the whole of Missouri. The current unemployment rate is around 10.68% and the mean home price is $154,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $153,000.
Carthage has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city receives heavy amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Carthage has above average air quality ratings and a lower than average rate of crime.