Carthage
A city in Jasper County, Missouri — population 14,732 as of 2020.
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News around Jasper County
Section of Zora Street to be Closed in October for Gas Line Relocations
A well-traveled portion of Zora Street will be closed during the weekdays throughout the month of October as crews work to relocate gas lines in preparation for the upcoming Zora Phase 3 Improvement Project.
Government & Civic
City Submits Formal Recommendation for Flight Hub Change
The City of Joplin and SkyWest Airlines have officially submitted their separate requests to the U.S. Department of Transportation proposing that one of the Joplin Regional Airport’s connecting hubs be changed from Chicago to Houston.
Government & Civic
Weekday Morning Newscast: Monday, September 28
Hear reporting on the legal fight over Missouri's congressional maps, new public art pieces from Sculpture Walk Springfield, infrastructure plans foe East Bennet in Springfield and a major grant for Joplin's Fire Department.
General
Joplin Fire Marshal, Police Investigate House Fire
Joplin police and fire officials are collaborating on an investigation into a house fire that occurred Sept. 24 in north Joplin.
Public Safety
North Heights Neighborhood Seeks Historical Designation, Presents 10th annual Porchfest
Efforts to preserve and improve one Joplin neighborhood through a national historical designation are underway.
Community Groups & Organizations
Fire Department Awarded Federal Grant to Hire Additional Firefighters
The Joplin Fire Department has won a generous federal grant that will provide expedited funding for the addition of new firefighters.
Government & CivicIn and around Carthage
See & do
- 24 Elite Gyms Carthage
- AmeriCold Underground
- Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum
- Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
- Calvary Hill Park
Eat, drink & stay
- 1306 W Central Ave
- Best Western Precious Moments Hotel
- Alim Hibachi Grill and Sushi Japanese Express
- Boots Court Visitor's Center
- Amigo's Tex Mex
Shops & services
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Carthage by the numbers
- Area
- 11.91 sq mi (30.84 km²), 0.05 sq mi water
- Median age
- 32.2
- Households
- 5,732
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $51,328
- Median house value
- $146,800
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- 326 GRANT ST, CARTHAGE, MO 64836