There are 2 home care agencies in Carthage, Illinois. The median cost per day of in-home care in Illinois is around $168, with costs running between $120 and $200 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $5,040, with costs ranging from about $3,600 to $6,000. The median annual cost is $47,476, which is above the nationwide average of $45,188.
Carthage is a small town in Hancock County within the State of Illinois. The encompassing metro area has 1,300,421 inhabitants, but there are just 4,091 residing in the city limits. Around 34% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Carthage has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The median housing price in the city is $136,500, which is lower than the state average of $187,500. Carthage also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 6.05%. The city's median household income is $45,000 ($23,000 per person), compared to an average of $54,000 for the state of Illinois.
Carthage has harsh average temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The area receives average levels of precipitation each year. Carthage has an exceptionally low rate of crime and better than average air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the US.