Canon, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Franklin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
888 Population 285/sq mi density
$38,500 Median Income $21,255 per capita
$113,200 Home Value $269,998 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 40.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,500 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $831/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Canon, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,500
49% below
$21,255 per capita
Home Value
$113,200
60% below
Zillow: $269,998
Median Rent
$831/mo
29% below
40.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Canon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
40%
Rent
71%
Poverty
250%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canon residents earn a median household income of $38,500 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,255. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 610 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canon is $113,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,998. Median rent is $831/month, with 40.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Canon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 142/100K.

Education

6.7% of adults in Canon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population888
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,500
Per Capita$21,255
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$1,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,200
Rent$831
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$269,998
Housing Units347
Rent Burden40.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property142/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,333/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation881 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+72.6%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute30 min
Broadband57.3%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Canon was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.