At a Glance
Home Value
$26,300
Zillow: $171,055
Violent Crime
80/100K
2,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Canton City (Hensel) Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canton City (Hensel)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canton City (Hensel) a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canton City (Hensel) is $26,300 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,055. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Canton City (Hensel) reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,077/100K.
Education
51.7% of adults in Canton City (Hensel) hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canton City (Hensel) has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population29
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$42,807
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
Home Value$26,300
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$171,055
Housing Units24
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property2,077/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation920 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Canton City (Hensel) was founded in 1882.
The median home in Canton City (Hensel) was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.