CarthageMississippi
The city of Carthage is the county seat of Leake County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Carthage had a population of 4,901..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Carthage
Carthage is a small town in central Mississippi, home to 4,855 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Carthage holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 523 residents per square mile.
What Makes Carthage Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Carthage — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Carthage
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carthage
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Carthage
- LEAKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LEAKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
- LEAKE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH
- LEAKE CO CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
- Red Water Elementary School
- Standing Pine Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Baptist Medical Center-Leake ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.