Carthage, Missouri · ZIP 64836

Carthage — ZIP 64836

Carthage (64836) scores 70/100 — Good for Missouri. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $249K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share6%

Property crime share94%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg math proficiency39%

Avg reading proficiency34%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$249K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$249K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,056

Violent Crime

129

Property Crime

927

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jasper County, Missouri (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
MARK TWAIN ELEM.	KG–03	164	55%	45%
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM.	PK–03	162	50%	30%
STEADLEY ELEM.	KG–03	346	47%	47%
CARTHAGE JR. HIGH	07–08	773	43%	35%
CARTHAGE 6TH GRADE CENTER	06–06	377	43%	34%
CARTHAGE INTERMEDIATE CENTER	04–05	664	35%	35%
FAIRVIEW ELEM.	KG–03	444	32%	22%
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,626	29%	38%
COLUMBIAN ELEM.	KG–03	398	22%	17%
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PAT CENTER	PK–PK	116	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,727

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

35.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 64836 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 64836 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 64836 is approximately $249K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 64836 in Carthage has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.