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Carthage, SD
City in Miner County, South Dakota.
Population
78
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
0
Carthage and its ZIP codes
Carthage at a glance
- Carthage is about 4.5 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Carthage, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miner County. PPP loans are for Carthage.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,707
777 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,798
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23.8M
FY 2026, $10,375 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Carthage, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
489
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 5°F
26.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carthage, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Carthage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cloverleaf ColonyCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| RoswellCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| FedoraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| VilasTown | 12 mi | 3 |
| HowardCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Pearl Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| ArtesianTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| IroquoisCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| De SmetCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Shannon ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| OldhamCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| WinfredCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| CavourTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake PrestonCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| ForestburgCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| BancroftTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carthage, SD in?
- Carthage is in Miner County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Carthage, SD?
- About 78 people live in Carthage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carthage?
- Nearby places include Cloverleaf Colony (8.8 mi), Roswell (11 mi), Fedora (12 mi), Vilas (12 mi), Howard (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023