Carthage, Illinois
City · Population 2,431 · #447 in Illinois
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About Carthage
Carthage, IL is a small town located in western Illinois, home to 2,431 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Carthage is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 969 residents per square mile.
📰 Carthage News Today
- Mike Gronewold Obituary Aug 8, 2026 Printy Funeral Home · Aug 10
- Dr. Korte’s national physician award now on display at Kibbe Museum | Daily Gate City - Keokuk, Iowa Daily Gate City · Aug 17
- Ronald Gene Garrelts Obituary (1937 - 2026) - New Lenox, IL - WGEM Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Carthage, Illinois, community prepares for ‘City Wide Garage Sales’ event WGEM · Jun 11
- Carthage vs. Illinois Wesleyan (3 Oct, 2026) Live Score espn.co.uk · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Carthage Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Carthage — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Carthage
- Lilly's — frozen yogurt
- Los Charros — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Historic Carthage Jail · Museum
- Kibbe Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carthage
- Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District reviews ★
- Jaycee Park reviews ★
- Joe Grate Sports Complex reviews ★
- WOW Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Carthage
- Carthage Middle School
- Carthage Primary School
- Illini West High School
- ROYALS Academy Carthage
- ROYALS RSSP Carthage
- WCISEC HS MD
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Memorial Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,431
Rank in state#447 of 1,294
Land area2.51 sq mi
Density969/sq mi
Coordinates40.4143, -91.1281