70 movers in Carthage
Country Club Moving and Packing
"DO NOT waste your money on this moving company we moved in May of this year and it was a total disaster when I initially called the guy that I spoke to (majour) he told me one price and then told me that he forgot to add on the price for the guys ..."
Road Runner Moving Service
"Wow, I wish I had read the previous reviews before hiring this company!! I was given an estimate over the phone and paid a deposit for service the next day. Only 2 men showed up when it was supposed to be three according to the estimate. The 3rd m..."
Thoroughbred Moving & Storage
"Hate to leave such a bad review, however I have to call out thieves. I asked them on the last day of moving after I thought I had built a relationship with the team to load a large jar of coins I had been saving over the past 20 years onto the las..."
Insta Mover
"This is by far the worst company I have ever encountered. I paid them to move from NOLA to Phoenix, and store my items for 3 months in the meantime in a climate controlled location. My mattresses were covered in mold on arrival. My 65" television ..."
Insta Movers Inc
"We called Allied Transportation Group and were told the reviews were good and they could be trusted, we were so wrong and mislead. We were given a quote based on our household item, estimated number of boxes, and distance of move. They quoted us j..."
Reliable Moving Company/Superior Service
"This load took 9 hours for a 20 ft. UHaul truck which is beyond my imagination. Many items were damaged during the load including my leather sofa, my dining table, my daughter's headboard, dresser and bookcase and several smaller items. I tried to..."
What to know when moving to Carthage, MS
Carthage at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 23.4% of residents are renters and the median household income is $45,777.
- The Major Draw:
- Affordable living with a median gross rent of $691.
- The Reality Check:
- A poverty rate of 22.3% indicates economic challenges.
- Commute:
- Only 1.1% use public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Prepare for 53.1 inches of rain annually, so invest in good rain gear.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $691, making it an affordable option for many.
- Median owner-occupied home value is $113,000, which is relatively low.
- 17.2% of the population holds a bachelor's degree, highlighting limited higher education attainment.
- The poverty rate is 22.3%, reflecting economic challenges in the area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Mississippi, property crime has a state annual rate of 1,272.4 per 100,000, which is 17.7% lower than the national rate. Violent crime stands at a state annual rate of 221.8 per 100,000, showing a significant reduction compared to national figures.
- Violent crime: 221.8 per 100,000 vs. national rate of 325.3, with a downward trend of 10.2% since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,272.4 per 100,000 vs. national rate of 1,546.9, with a decrease of 29.6% since 2022.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate is 6.9 per 100,000, which is 60.5% higher than the national average.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Mississippi).
Weather & Getting Outside
Carthage experiences an annual precipitation of 53.1 inches, spread over approximately 92 rainy days. The wettest season is spring, with 18.2 inches of rain.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- McMillan Park - 4.4 stars (164 reviews)
- Matlock Park - 4.9 stars (10 reviews)
- Central MS Mobile Home Park - 3.8 stars (13 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
