Carthage, New York

About Carthage

Carthage is a small town in northern New York with an estimated population of 3,257.

Officially, Carthage is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.42 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,346 residents per square mile.

📰 Carthage News Today

• Carthage vs South Lewis - Boys Middle School Football 10/07/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 7
• Wanda Marie Halberg Obituary (2026) - Carthage, NY - Bruce Funeral Home - Black River Legacy | Obituary · Oct 7
• Nancy L. Staplin, 80, of West Carthage WWNY · Sep 18
• State Police conduct Underage Drinking Initiative in Jefferson County New York State Police (.gov) · Jul 14
• Carthage Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest New York headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Carthage Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Carthage — but the New York one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 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 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Carthage

• Stefano's Pizzeria & Restaurant — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carthage

• Beartown State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Carthage Recreation Park reviews ★
• Long Falls Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Carthage

• CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• CARTHAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
• CARTHAGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
• WEST CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Carthage Area Hospital, Inc · 24/7 ER
• Carthage Area Hospital, Inc · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Carthage

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