Canaan, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Jefferson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
205 Population 732/sq mi density
$157,400 Home Value $267,939 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Canaan, IN

At a Glance

Home Value
$157,400
44% below
Zillow: $267,939
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
73.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Canaan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Canaan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
56%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canaan a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canaan is $157,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,939. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

0.0% of adults in Canaan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 73.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canaan has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population205
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,341
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$978

Housing

Home Value$157,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$267,939
Housing Units59
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,875/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation949 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+73.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Canaan was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
41.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.