Canton, GA

Georgia · Cherokee County · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro

Canton is a mid-size city in Georgia with a population of 34,587. Residents earn $81,642 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

34,587 Population 1,860/sq mi density

$81,642 Median Income $35,206 per capita

$369,700 Home Value $509,742 Zillow

$1,592 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

143 Violent Crime/100K 2,074 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$81,642 median income, 3.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$369,700 home value, $1,592/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

143 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $81,642

9% higher than US avg

Home Value $369,700

31% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 143/100K

62% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 31.4%

7% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,592

37% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.0%

12% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.0%

17% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.7%

46% lower than US avg

How Canton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population34,587

Median Age34.0 yrs

Density1,860/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 63%

Veterans8.8%

Economy

Median Income$81,642

Per Capita$35,206

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty6.7%

County GDP$13,257M

Commute29 min

Housing

Home Value$369,700

Rent$1,592

Ownership54.5%

Zillow$509,742

Housing Units12,938

Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

Violent143/100K

Property2,074/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault98/100K

Burglary294/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%

Uninsured17.2%

Smoking14.3%

Depression21.2%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)

AQI44 (Good)

Rain58.7 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation971 ft (296 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+31.4%

High School+83.9%

Graduate+11.7%

School Score6.34

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%

Commute29 min

Broadband94.2%

EV Stations24

Libraries6

Is Canton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Canton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Canton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Canton is $81,642, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Canton is $369,700, 31% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,592 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Canton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,074 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Canton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Canton has a population of 34,587 with a density of 1,860 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.4% female and 50.6% male. The city is predominantly White (62.9%), with 7.4% Hispanic, 15.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 78.6% of residents, while 21.4% speak Spanish. 8.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 10.9% of residents have a disability. 83.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

34,587

Total Population

1,860

People / sq mi

34.0yrs

Median Age

13% below US avg

18.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%

Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Canton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 78.6%

0% below US avg

Spanish 21.4%

60% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Canton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Canton is $81,642, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,206. The average weekly wage is $1,044, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8,029 business establishments, including 455 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 18.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Canton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$81,642
	9% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$35,206
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,044
IRS Avg AGI	$99,190
Gini Index	0.408 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.0%
	17% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.7%
	46% below US avg
Establishments (County)	8,029
County GDP	$13,257M

Business (County)

Restaurants	455
Healthcare	638
Retail	721
Manufacturing	187

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,752
	36% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.2 min
Drive Alone	62.2%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	18.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Canton is $369,700, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $509,742, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97.7% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,592 (37% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,023 for a one-bedroom to $1,203 for a two-bedroom apartment. 54.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 12,938 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2004. The average annual property tax is $4,752 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 33.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$369,700
	31% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$509,742
Median List Price	$479,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$479,900
$/Sq Ft	$201
Homes Sold	30
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.7%
Price Drops	30.2%
Inventory	159

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,592
	37% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,999
Rent Burden	33.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$979
1 Bedroom	$1,023
2 Bedrooms	$1,203
3 Bedrooms	$1,524
4 Bedrooms	$1,775

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	54.5%
Owner-Occupied	54.5%
Renter-Occupied	45.5%
Housing Units	12,938
Median Year Built	2004

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,752
	36% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.29%

In Canton, 36.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 32.9% have high blood pressure. 14.3% are current smokers. 17.3% report binge drinking. 28.3% are physically inactive. 21.2% report depression. 18.3% experience frequent mental distress. 17.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,430. The dentist ratio is 1:1,967. 86.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.4 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-22)

PM2.5

3.3

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

3.7

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

2.9

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

67.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.3

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

151.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Canton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.0%
	12% above US avg
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	32.9%
Asthma	10.0%
COPD	6.2%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.3%
	2% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.3%
Physical Inactivity	28.3%
Depression	21.2%
Mental Distress	18.3%
Physical Distress	13.7%
Short Sleep	38.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	83.5%
Uninsured	17.2%
	100% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,430
Dentists	1:1,967
Mental Health	1:777
Checkup Rate	74.8%
Dental Visits	58.0%
Premature Death	5,753/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.4/10
Exercise Access	86.2%
Healthcare Facilities	638

Canton has a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents, 62% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 98.2 per 100,000, robbery at 36.8, rape at 8.2. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,074 per 100,000, 6% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,669, burglary at 294, vehicle theft at 110 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 21 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Canton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Canton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	143.2/100K
	62% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	8.2/100K
Robbery	36.8/100K
Assault	98.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,073.7/100K
	6% above US avg
Burglary	294.5/100K
Theft	1,668.8/100K
Vehicle Theft	110.4/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	21
Traffic Accidents	678
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Canton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	58.3°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	971 ft (296 m)
Area	18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²)
Population Density	1,860/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2472°N, 84.4907°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Cherokee County County
Nearest Airport	Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

54% above US avg

Snowfall 2.5"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	45.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	108 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	125 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	84 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	137 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	124 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	109 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	146 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	93 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	143 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	134 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	149 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	122 km
Oct 30, 1991	9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M3.1	76 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	106 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	108 km
Jun 23, 2008	10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.1	82 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	101 km
Nov 1, 2009	1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee	M3.0	104 km
Jan 21, 2022	16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M2.9	83 km
Sep 19, 1990	6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia	M2.9	97 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2018	Michael	Category 1	245 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

441 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,772 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	94 km	20
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	51 km	3
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	40 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	80 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	20 km	6
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	59 km	9
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	98 km	2
Jan 30, 2013	EF3	44 km	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	85 km	0
Dec 22, 2011	EF3	50 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	69 km	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	35 km	0
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	60 km	2
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	56 km	12
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	43 km	9
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	56 km	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	38 km	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	79 km	0
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	40 km	0
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	88 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	ROUGH RIDGE	27,610	75 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	86 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	89 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,298	53 km
2019	JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX	3,120	100 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,908	75 km
2023	SMITH MOUNTAIN	2,807	99 km
1987	STATEC0045	2,669	99 km
2024	RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD	2,445	100 km
2018	RUFF CREEK	2,281	76 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,199	68 km
2023	TRAIL RIDGE FY23	2,085	86 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,998	86 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,866	67 km
1999	PIGEON ROOST	1,729	69 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,701	61 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,669	76 km
1999	TURKEY STAMP	1,657	73 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,637	61 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,555	73 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	5.2 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.1 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.7 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.9 in
August	76°F (25°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
September	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.7 in	Driest
November	51°F (10°C)	4.1 in
December	43°F (6°C)	4.9 in

Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.7").

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Canton is located in Cherokee County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. 11.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 69.1% of the vote, a 39-point margin. 94.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 24 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 638 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 62.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.1%

D 30.1%

Winner: Republican by 39 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	21
Traffic Accidents	678
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	31.4%
	7% below US avg
High School+	83.9%
Graduate Degree+	11.7%
School Test Score	6.34

B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	1,860/sq mi
Total Area	18.7 sq mi
County	Cherokee County County

Services

Broadband Access	94.2%
Avg Download Speed	161.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	47.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	24
Alt Fuel Stations	28
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	638
Restaurants	455
Retail Stores	721

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.2 min
Drive Alone	62.2%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	18.7%

Average costs for common services in Canton. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($193–$530)
Urgent Care Visit	$193 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,119 ($770–$4,815)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$193)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$116)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$482)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$578 ($385–$963)
Battery Replacement	$193 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,741 ($3,852–$11,556)
Roof Repair	$963 ($385–$1,926)
Roof Replacement	$8,667 ($5,297–$14,445)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,445 ($482–$3,371)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,445 ($4,815–$28,890)
DUI Defense	$4,815 ($1,926–$9,630)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,445 ($770–$2,889)
Will Preparation	$482 ($193–$963)
Trust Preparation	$2,408 ($963–$4,815)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.95 ($2.89–$5.30)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.82)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.30)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.26)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.30 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($39–$116)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($39–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$193 ($72–$482)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,926 ($1,156–$3,371)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,156 ($578–$2,408)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$963 ($482–$1,926)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($193–$674)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$963 ($385–$2,408)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,038 ($4,815–$28,890)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$193)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$482)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$193 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$888
Toddler	$813
Preschool	$775
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$706
Toddler	$662
Preschool	$667

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Cherokee County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	12,186	728	$37,138	1.64
Accommodation & Food Services	9,854	498	$23,104	1.46
Health Care & Social Assistance	9,634	729	$62,059	0.90
Construction	6,589	995	$81,117	1.69
Manufacturing	6,214	265	$63,727	1.02
Administrative & Waste Services	3,858	550	$54,154	0.88
Professional & Technical Services	3,751	1,155	$75,385	0.73
Other Services	2,469	528	$41,354	1.10
Wholesale Trade	2,141	400	$91,875	0.73
Finance & Insurance	1,872	423	$79,042	0.62
Arts & Entertainment	1,731	136	$26,394	1.39
Educational Services	1,072	111	$31,153	0.70
Transportation & Warehousing	1,022	160	$73,778	0.32
Real Estate	850	373	$60,764	0.74
Information & Technology	666	191	$109,064	0.48
Unclassified	305	616	$69,777	2.94
Agriculture & Forestry	129	34	$76,116	0.21
Utilities	80	10	$103,770	0.28
Management of Companies	60	29	$68,279	0.05
Mining & Oil/Gas	55	6	$77,594	0.20

Hospitals in Canton

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(770) 244-1000

Schools in Canton

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Cherokee High School	High	2,937	192	15.3:1
Creekview High School	High	2,126	126	16.9:1
Sequoyah High School	High	2,083	129	16.1:1
Teasley Middle School	Middle	1,606	122	13.2:1
Creekland Middle School	Middle	1,511	92	16.4:1
Dean Rusk Middle School	Middle	1,473	97	15.2:1
Avery Elementary School	Elementary	1,128	73	15.5:1
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School	Elementary	1,064	96	11.1:1
Liberty Elementary School	Elementary	986	73	13.5:1
Freedom Middle School	Middle	922	65	14.2:1
Hickory Flat Elementary School	Elementary	910	58	15.7:1
J. Knox Elementary	Elementary	886	68	13.0:1
Indian Knoll Elementary	Elementary	868	59	14.7:1
Macedonia Elementary School	Elementary	745	50	14.9:1
Holly Springs Elementary School	Elementary	744	54	13.8:1
Sixes Elementary School	Elementary	714	49	14.6:1
Cherokee Charter Academy (Charter)	Elementary	622	44	14.1:1
Free Home Elementary School	Elementary	311	24	13.0:1
Clayton Elementary School	Elementary	307	24	12.8:1
iGrad Virtual Academy School	Other	241	19	12.7:1

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Radio Stations near Canton

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
680 The Fan	news, talk	AAC+ 64 kbps
99x Atlanta AAC	alternative	AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO CAFE LEPA ( EEUU.) fono +16787704169 DJ MONKEY	alternative rock, classic rock	MP3 192 kbps
Big Shot Radio	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
Biltmore Radio	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
Mountain Town FM	blues, eclectic	MP3 128 kbps
88.5 WRAS FM GPB	public radio	AAC+ 256 kbps
New Country 101 FIVE	country	AAC+ 48 kbps
Classic Soul 1075	classic soul, neo soul	MP3 128 kbps
MSBN FM 99.1	christian contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
WDJY 99.1 FM	talk	MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Jazz 101.1	smooth jazz	MP3
FadeFM Radio - DestinFM	—	MP3 192 kbps
Atlanta 96 Rock	—	UNKNOWN
2unes Wave Jazz	—	MP3 128 kbps
Extreme Exposure Radio	hiphop, new age	MP3
Power 96.1 (WWPW)	—	AAC

Campgrounds Near Canton

24 campgrounds found near Canton.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
DOLL MOUNTAIN DAY USE AREA SHELTER	5.0/5	1	$30
SWEETWATER DAY USE AREA (GA)	5.0/5	1	$125
THOMPSON CREEK PARK SHELTER (GA)	5.0/5	1	Free
WOODRING DAY USE AREA SHELTER	5.0/5	1	$30
LANIER PARK SHELTER (GA)	4.9/5	1	$50
GALT'S FERRY DAY USE AREA (GA)	4.8/5	1	$125
COOPER BRANCH No 2 DAY USE AREA (GA)	4.7/5	1	$50
RIVERSIDE PARK DAY USE AREA (GA)	4.7/5	2	$75–$175
DOLL MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	49	$26–$100
VICTORIA CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	72	$24–$34
Woodring Campground (GA)	4.5/5	42	$20–$42
BALD RIDGE CREEK	4.4/5	82	Free
Deep Hole Recreation Area	4.3/5	9	$15
Frank Gross Campground	4.3/5	8	$8
Sweetwater Campground	4.3/5	150	$24–$290
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground	4.3/5	11	$10
COOPER'S FURNACE DAY USE AREA (GA)	4.2/5	2	$75
PAYNE CAMPGROUND-ALLATOONA LAKE	4.2/5	56	$24–$68
DAMSITE DAY USE AREA SHELTER	4.0/5	1	$30
NORTHBANK DAY USE AREA SHELTER	4.0/5	2	$30–$50
SAWNEE	4.0/5	60	Free
WEST BANK PARK SHELTERS (GA)	3.6/5	2	$50
BUFORD DAM PARK SHELTERS (GA)	3.4/5	3	$50
REREG DAM DAY USE AREA SHELTER	3.0/5	1	$50

National Parks Near Canton

30 national parks and monuments found near Canton.

Park	Type	Fee
Amicalola Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Booker T Washington	State Park	Free
Booker T. Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Bush Head Shoals State Park	State Park	Free
Chattahoochee Bend State Park	State Park	Free
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$5
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park	National Military Park	$10
Cloudland Canyon State Park	State Park	Free
Don Carter State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Yargo State Park	State Park	Free
Hard Labor Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Harrison Bay	State Park	Free
Harrison Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Indian Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Indian Springs State Park	State Park	Free
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park	State Park	Free
John Tanner State Park	State Park	Free
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	$5
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Moccasin Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Mossy Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Panola Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Red Clay	State Park	Free
Scott Hudgens Park	State Park	Free
Sweetwater Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Unicoi State Park	State Park	Free
Vogel State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Canton

67 trails found near Canton.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
PINHOTI	56.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN APPROACH TRAIL	8.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HIKE INN LODGE	5.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TATUM LEAD OHV TRAIL	5.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROCK CREEK ATV	4.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BULL MOUNTAIN	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JAKE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BARE HARE TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JAKE/BULL CONNECTOR TRAIL	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FDR-872 JONES CREEK DAM TRAIL	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLACK BRANCH TRAIL	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LANCE CREEK TRAIL	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOSS CREEK TRAIL	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIGHTOWER LOOP	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-83 BULL MOUNTAIN CUTOFF	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NO- TELL TRAIL	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COCHRAN CREEK FALLS	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURNER CREEK TRAIL	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SALLY FREE TRAIL	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHISSENHUNT LOOP	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-662A CLAY CREEK TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-23A-NIMBLEWILL BRANCH	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WHOOP-DE-DOS	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-662A WEST CANE CREEK TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKING LOT TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PEGGY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DOUBLE BRIDGES OHV TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NIMBLEWILL BRANCH -C SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PARALLEL TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RIDGE TOP TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLIZZARD TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PEEPLES LAKE	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COPPERHEAD TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DOUBLE BRIDGES CONNECTOR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RATTLESNAKE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HIGHTOWER CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLACK BRANCH CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Canton

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	24,632	$47,104
2015	26,007	$50,763
2017	28,361	$54,470
2019	30,632	$61,259
2021	34,576	$67,355
2023	36,845	$81,642

Museums in Canton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
BUFFINGTON GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$34,557,486
ROGERS CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$34,557,486
BERNARD A. ZUCKERMAN MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM	492 PRILLAMAN WAY	4705783223	$5,237,790
CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	9135 WILLEO RD	7709922055	$2,256,580
KENNESAW MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7704272117	$196,931
CHEROKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7703453288	$158,668
SMITH-GILBERT GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2382 PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD	7709190248	$59,484
ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7709921665	$43,370
CANTON ST PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILWAY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6782502468	$15,688
TEACHING MUSEUM NORTH FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		7705526333	$4,043
AIR ACRES MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7705176090
ALPHARETTA ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6782970102
ALPHARETTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
APPALACHIAN HERITAGE GUILD	GENERAL MUSEUM
ARCHIBALD SMITH PLANTATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7706413978
BARRINGTON	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BIG SHANTY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4044248274
BULLOCH HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7709921731
CHEROKEE COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEANS STORE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7709240406
FINE ARTS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
GEORGIA BOTANICAL SOCIETY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
GEORIGA NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1000 HASLEY AVE BLDG #2	6785693868
GIPP MUSEUMS	GENERAL MUSEUM		4044196319
HUGUENOT SOCIETY OF GEORGIA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2103669995
KENNESAW HISTORICAL SOCIETY	GENERAL MUSEUM
MARBLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7707352211
MARBLE VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	14 NORTH MAIN STREET	7062531141
MARTI HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND HOLOCAUST EDUCATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		6787972083
RARE BOOK GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		4705786289
RAYMOND LOEWY MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN	GENERAL MUSEUM
ROCK BARN PROJECT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOUTHERN MUSEUM OF ADVERTISING MEMORABILIA	GENERAL MUSEUM
STROZIER HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
STURGIS LIBRARY GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
ZUCKERMAN MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM

Libraries in Canton

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
SEQUOYAH REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM	116 BROWN INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY	0.0	666,963

Farmers Markets in Canton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Acworth Farmers Market	Main and Lemon Streets
Canton Farmers Market	130 E Main Street	May to September	Sat:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Jasper Farmers Market	Park and Ride, Stegall Drive	04/07/2018 to 12/22/2018	Sat: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM;
Kennesaw Farmers Market	2820 Cherokee Street	05/01/2017 to 10/30/2017	Mon: 3:30 PM-7:30 PM;
River Church Farmers Market	2335 Sixes Rd.				Visit
Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market	38 Hill Street	05/01/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Sweet Apple Farmers & Artisans Market	320 Hardscrabble Road	04/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Thu: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Waleska Farmers Market at Reinhardt University	7300 Reinhardt Circle	05/15/2014 to 09/04/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Woodstock Farm Fresh Market	Market Street and Elm Street	04/21/2018 to 12/29/2018	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit

Hotels in Canton

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn & Suites

Country Inn & Suites

Days Inn by Wyndham Canton

Hampton Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Canton, Ga

TownePlace Suites

Restaurants in Canton

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avatar Indian Cuisine - Canton

Campania

Cracker Barrel

IHOP

La Cantina on Main

La Parrilla

Longhorn Steakhouse

Mamma Onesta's Italian Restaurant

Outback Steakhouse

POPS (Palermo's Original Pasta & Sandwiches)

Riverstone Corner Bistro

Taco Mac

Tumi Peruvian

Waffle House

Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q

Cafes in Canton

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bizarre Coffee

Giggle Monsters

Starbucks

Sweety's Cafe and Tearoom

Whitetail Coffee Company

Cinemas in Canton

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMC CLASSIC Riverstone 15

Monuments in Canton

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Columbaria

Clinics in Canton

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Northwest ENT and Allergy Center

Dentists in Canton

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspen Dental

Gas Stations in Canton

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Gulf

Murphy Express

RaceTrac

Shell

Texaco

Banks in Canton

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Truist

Gyms in Canton

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Planet Fitness

Tribe Fitness

Golf Courses in Canton

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canton Golf Club

Fairways of Canton

Breweries in Canton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
5 Seasons Brewing Llc, 5 Seasons Brewing	American Restaurant, Brewers, Brewery	3655 Old Milton Pkwy	7705215551	Visit
Arylessence Inc	mfg, Importers, manufacturing, chemicals & compounds, flavor, Breweries, Cosmetics, Wholesale Perfum	1091 Lake Dr	7709243775	Visit
Burnt Hickory Brewery	Brewers	2260 Moon Station Ct N W	7705148812
City Tavern	Restaurant, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Brewers	780 Cobb Place Blvd	6782135458, 7707959472	Visit
Dry Country Brewing Co	Brewers	916 Dooney Dr	6789100113
Gate City Brewing Co	Brewery	43 Magnolia St	6784040961
Hop Alley Brew Pub	American Restaurant, Brewery and American Restaurant, Brewery	25 Main St		Visit
Jekyll Brewing	Brewery	2855 Marconi Dr		Visit
Milton Tinting Co. Inc	Credit & Collections, Investments, Investment Advice, Other Financial Services, Beverage Manufacture	12850 Hwy 9	7707106781
Reformation Brewery	Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, Breweries, Brewery Tours, Beer Tastings & Tours	500 Arnold Mill Way	6783410828

Nursing Homes in Canton

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
BRIAN CENTER HEALTH & REHABILITATION/CANTON 150 HOSPITAL CIRCLE N.W.	For profit - Limited Liability company	100	82	5/5	—	3/5	5/5	7704795649
CANTON NURSING CENTER 321 HOSPITAL ROAD	For profit - Corporation	100	86	1/5	—	2/5	1/5	7704798791

Pharmacies in Canton

24 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BRIDGEMILL FAMILY PHARMACY	10511 BELLS FERRY ROAD	770-720-0300
CVS - 2470	3785 SIXES ROAD	770-720-3466
CVS - 7273	129 MARIETTA HIGHWAY	770-479-1806
CVS - 7888	6120 HICKORY FLAT HIGHWAY	770-720-0610
KMART	1750 MARIETTA HIGHWAY	770-479-8771
KROGER	8020 CUMMING HIGHWAY	770-345-8461
KROGER	4045 MARIETTA HIGHWAY	770-345-3645
KROGER	6766 HICKORY FLAT HIGHWAY	770-721-7310
NORTH GEORGIA COMPOUNDING CENTER	220 RIVERSTONE DRIVE	770-479-5330
NORTHSIDE CANTON HEALTH MART PHARMACY	170 MARIETTA HIGHWAY	770-479-2171
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL - CHEROKEE	201 HOSPITAL ROAD	770-720-5272
PUBLIX - 00042	12424 CUMMING HIGHWAY	678-455-0211
PUBLIX - 00624	1451 RIVERSTONE PARKWAY	770-720-1042
PUBLIX - 00694	3760 SIXES ROAD	770-345-8378
PUBLIX - 00711	6175 HICKORY FLAT HIGHWAY	770-345-8606
PUBLIX - 01064	120 PROMINENCE POINT PARKWAY	770-720-4825
PUBLIX - 01248	15 LAUREL CANYON VILLAGE CIRCLE	770-479-3711
RITE AID - 11737	2017 MARIETTA HIGHWAY	770-479-5582
SUPERTARGET	2022 CUMMING HIGHWAY	678-880-4312
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY	231 RIVERSTONE PARKWAY	770-720-7450
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 518	1550 RIVERSTONE PARKWAY	770-479-9003
WALGREENS - 7340	120 MARIETTA HIGHWAY	678-880-0575
WALGREENS - 7396	6111 HICKORY FLAT HIGHWAY	770-479-7039
WALGREENS - 9981	101 PROMINENCE POINT PARKWAY	770-704-4045

EV Charging Stations in Canton

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
GEORGIA POWER CANTON DC	4045 Marietta Hwy	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
AMC Riverstone 15	5 Reinhardt College Pkwy	Volta	4		J1772	public
Bedoe's Bar and Grille - Tesla Destination	6115 Hickory Flat Highway	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public
DD HSP	4519 Holly Springs Parkway	Blink Network	3		J1772	public
GEORGIA POWER CANTON L2	4045 Marietta Hwy	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Hickory Flat Highway	6766 Hickory Flat Highway	Volta	2		J1772	public
Ingles	106 Riverstone Pkwy	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
JUMBO CAPITAL 150 ROYALL 1	150 Royall St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
JUMBO CAPITAL 150 ROYALL 2	150 Royall St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Kohl's Canton, GA	2034 Cumming Highway	Volta	2		J1772	public
MASS AUDUBON MABA EV1	963 Washington St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
NORTHSIDE EV NORTHSIDE EV1	450 Northside Cherokee Blvd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
NORTHSIDE EV NORTHSIDE EV3	450 Northside Cherokee Blvd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
NORTHSIDE EV NORTHSIDE EV4	460 Northside Cherokee Blvd.	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
PEQUITSIDE ARMANDO-1	92 Pleasant St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
PEQUITSIDE ARMANDO-4	92 Pleasant St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
PEQUITSIDE PEQUITSIDE-1	79 Pleasant St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
PEQUITSIDE PEQUITSIDE-2	79 Pleasant St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
PEQUITSIDE PEQUITSIDE-3	79 Pleasant St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
PEQUITSIDE PEQUITSIDE-4	79 Pleasant St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
The Crest at Laurel Canyon	30 Laurel Canyon Village Circle	Blink Network	3		J1772	public
Trillium Brewing Company - Tesla Destination	50 Hudson Rd	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public
VILLAGE SHOPPES BUILDING F	95 Washington St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Canton

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
1079 OLD CANTON ROAD (57492)	LTOWER	96
220 East Valley Road NE (72026)	LTOWER	95
1070 Tower Drive	LTOWER	69
671 Carter Mountain Road (71823)	MTOWER	60
6086 Monument Road (71827)	LTOWER	33

Fire Stations in Canton

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services	150 Chattin DR	Mostly career			678-493-4000

Bridges in Canton

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	637	86,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	291	69,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1978	143	69,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1982	143	56,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	1979	43	54,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1982	286	54,200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	637	52,100	G
Culvert	Concrete	1982	73	26,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1986	919	22,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1982	277	22,400	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1982	392	19,800	G
Culvert	Concrete	1977	44	17,700	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	711	16,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	745	16,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	210	16,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1950	362	15,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1978	353	14,628	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	788	13,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1976	353	12,300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1934	130	12,300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2007	363	10,200	G
Culvert	Concrete	1982	73	9,181	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	197	6,480	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	239	6,480	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	382	6,120	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1982	251	4,870	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	2022	95	4,014	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	278	2,650	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	335	2,380	G
Culvert	Concrete	1976	48	2,260	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	369	1,530	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1962	27	1,450	G
Culvert	Concrete	2002	30	1,450	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1982	320	1,450	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2013	363	1,450	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2013	363	1,450	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	437	780	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1952	33	720	G
Culvert	Steel	2000	39	170	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	214	70	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	214	70	G

Correctional Facilities in Canton

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
CHEROKEE COUNTY ADULT DETENTION CENTER	498 CHATTIN DRIVE	COUNTY	-999	512	OPEN

Airports Near Canton

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport	ATL	Large Airport
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field	—	Medium Airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport	PDK	Medium Airport
Dobbins Air Reserve Base	MGE	Medium Airport
Fulton County Airport Brown Field	FTY	Medium Airport
Richard B Russell Airport	RMG	Medium Airport
Air Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Alcovy Airport	—	Small Airport
Ayresouth Airport	—	Small Airport
Beck Field	—	Small Airport
Berry Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Blairsville Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Bird Field	—	Small Airport
Blue Ridge Skyport Airport	—	Small Airport
C&R Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Cartersville Airport	—	Small Airport
Chattahoochee Air Park	—	Small Airport
Cherokee County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Chukkar Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Coleman Field	—	Small Airport
Covington Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Dalton Municipal Airport	DNN	Small Airport
Deer Crossing Airport	—	Small Airport
Diamond R Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Earl L. Small Jr. Field/Stockmar Airport	—	Small Airport
Ebeneezer Airport	—	Small Airport
Elliott Field	—	Small Airport
Erlen Airport	—	Small Airport
Etowah Bend Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Etowah Fields Airport	—	Small Airport
Falcons Aerie Airport	—	Small Airport
Fly-N-S Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying G Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying W Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilmer County Airport	—	Small Airport
Gorden E Bellah International Airport	—	Small Airport
Grant Airport	—	Small Airport
Gwinnett County Briscoe Field	LZU	Small Airport
High Valley Airpark	—	Small Airport
Jim's Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Karlovich Airport	—	Small Airport
Kolibri Airport	—	Small Airport
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport	GVL	Small Airport
Lenora Airport	—	Small Airport
Lola Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Lt World Airport	—	Small Airport
Lucky Lairds Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport	—	Small Airport
Lyons Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Miller Farm Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Canton

26 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Acworth Police Department	4440 Acworth Industrial Drive Northwest
Alpharetta Police Department	2565 Old Milton Parkway
Ball Ground Police Department
Bobby Grant Center Kennesaw Police Annex	2934 Cherokee Street Northwest
Cherokee County Sheriff	9253 Freehome Highway
Cherokee County Sheriff - Bridgemill Precinct	9550 Bells Ferry Road
Cherokee County Sheriff - Hickory Flat Precinct	7675 Vaughn Road
Cherokee County Sheriff - Oak Grove Precinct	100 Ridge Mill Court
Cherokee County Sheriff - Waleska Precinct	9081 Fincher Road
Cherokee County Sheriff Headquarters and Detention Center
Cherokee County Sheriff South Precinct
Cherokee County Sheriff West Precinct
City of Canton Police Department
City of Fairmount Police Department
Cobb County Police Precinct 1
Fulton County Northwest Precinct Police Station
Georgia State Patrol Aviation Division	1900 Airport Road
Holly Springs Police Station
Jasper Police Department	55 Dixie Street
Johns Creek Police Department
Kennesaw Police Station
Milton Police Department	13690 Alpharetta Highway
Nelson Police Department
Pickens County Sheriff's Office	2895 Camp Road
Roswell Law Enforcement Center	1080 Holcomb Bridge Road
Sheriff's Office Annex & Georgia Public Safety Training Center - Pickens	339 West Church Street

Grocery Stores in Canton

30 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
ALDI 45	Supermarket	553 Riverstone Pkwy
Chevron At Canton	Convenience Store	370 Marietta Rd
Costa De Jalisco- Canton	Supermarket	1750 Marietta Hwy
CVS Pharmacy 7273	Other	129 Marietta Hwy
DOLLAR GENERAL 1280	Other	1750 Marietta Hwy
Dollar General 23135	Other	105 Providence Walk Dr
Dollar General 23645	Other	1810 Cumming Highway
Dollar General 6891	Other	1883 Hickory Flat Hwy
Dollar Tree 4553	Other	2243 Cumming Hwy
Dollar Tree 763	Other	555 Riverstone Pkwy
INGLES MARKETS 96	Supermarket	104 Riverstone Pkwy
Knox Bridge Foods	Convenience Store	4230 Knox Bridge Hwy
Murphy Express 8801	Convenience Store	1556 Riverstone Pkwy
PUBLIX 624	Supermarket	1451 Riverstone Pkwy
PUBLIX 1248	Supermarket	15 LAUREL CANYON VILLAGE CIRCLE
QuikTrip 1714	Convenience Store	1490 Riverstone Pkwy
Race Trac 543	Convenience Store	1465 Riverstone Pkwy
Race Trac 75	Convenience Store	9664 Knox Bridge Hwy
RaceTrac 2331	Convenience Store	2017 Cumming Blvd
Riverstone Food Mart	Convenience Store	101 Riverstone Pkwy
San Rafael	Grocery Store	555 Marietta Rd
Target Store 2476	Super Store	2022 Cumming Hwy
Tienda La Encantada	Convenience Store	863 Waleska Rd
Tienda Tikal	Convenience Store	231 Riverstone Pkwy
Tienda y Carniceria Mi Pueblo	Grocery Store	180 Riverstone Pkwy
TIENDA Y CARNICERIA RAMIREZ	Supermarket	551 Marietta Rd
WALGREEN'S 07340	Other	120 Marietta Hwy
Walmart 518	Super Store	1550 Riverstone Pkwy
Welcome Foods	Convenience Store	1666 Marietta Hwy
Western Way Station	Convenience Store	111 Mountain Vista Blvd

Treatment Centers in Canton

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Georgia HOPE	Both	706-279-0405
Insight Program	Substance Abuse	770-751-8383
Mary Hall Freedom Village Inc	Substance Abuse	770-642-5500
North Fulton Treatment Center - Renaissance Recovery Group Inc	Substance Abuse	770-754-4674

DOL Wage Violations in Canton

33 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $435,705 in back wages owed to 444 employees.

Violations

$435,705

Back Wages Owed

444

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Weaver Grading & Hauling, Inc.	—	—	30114	—	1	$83,968	$2,048	41
CHEROKEE TIRE SERVICE [OSHA]	—	—	30115	Tire Dealers	1	$80,992	$4,263	19
Place Services	—	Place Services Inc	30115	—	1	$60,670	$8,667	7
J. L. Murray & Associates, Inc.	—	—	30115	—	1	$59,590	$3,311	18
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Canton, GA)	—	Pilgrims Pride	30115	—	1	$45,217	$611	74
Simply Beyond Expectations	—	—	30115	—	1	$20,264	$1,013	20
Cherokee County DFCS/Dept of Human Services	—	—	30115	—	1	$13,735	$4,578	3
JVF Plumbing	—	—	30114	—	1	$12,878	$678	19
Jersey Mike's Sub	—	—	30115	—	1	$5,595	$151	37
Highridge Poultry	—	—	30114	—	1	$5,182	$273	19
Sweet Joy Ice Cream	—	—	30114	—	1	$4,871	$812	6
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant #5, Inc.	—	—	30115	—	1	$3,914	$230	17
McCormick Enterprise Corporation	—	McCormick and Company	30115	—	1	$3,665	$611	6
Carnett's Car Wash at Riverstone	—	—	30114	—	1	$3,611	$100	36
Phillip Smith Contracting, Inc.	—	—	30115	—	1	$3,524	$504	7
Kinetix Health Club	—	—	30115	—	1	$3,424	$190	18
Children's Academy of Hickory Flat	—	—	30115	—	1	$3,044	$169	18
Knapp Moving - LM	—	—	30114	—	1	$2,611	$187	14
Acres Mill Vet Clinic	—	—	30114	—	1	$2,418	$806	3
Carnett's at Hickory Flats (Formally Dazzle)	—	—	30115	—	1	$2,229	$149	15
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant III, Inc.	—	—	30114	—	1	$1,981	$1,981	1
Subway	—	Subway	30114	—	2	$1,833	$204	9
Vitality Renovation, LLC	—	—	30114	—	1	$1,796	$1,796	1
Performance Commercial Contractors	—	—	30115	—	1	$1,748	$1,748	1
Jersey Mike's Subs	—	—	30114	—	1	$1,627	$542	3
Sweetwater Kwik Stop	—	—	30115	—	1	$1,561	$520	3
Yoon Sushi	—	—	30114	—	1	$1,478	$739	2
Andersons Auto Spa	—	—	30114	—	1	$835	$49	17
Arby's	—	Inspire Brands	30114	—	1	$546	$273	2
Keith Pritchett Roofing Inc	—	—	30115	—	1	$448	$448	1
Anytime Bail Bonding (Cherokee)	—	—	30114	—	1	$261	$87	3
Langston's Personal Care Home	—	—	30114	—	1	$119	$119	1
Krystal (ATLF04)	—	—	30114	—	1	$70	$23	3

Churches & Religious Organizations in Canton

85 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ALAN ROPER MINISTRIES INC	301 BERKSHIRE TRCE
ALLPOINTS COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	120 MIDDLEBROOKE CT
ALWAYS REACHING FORWARD INC	203 GLENBROOK LN
ARIANA MINISTRIES INCORPORATED	8014 CUMMING HWY
BEYOND THE 4 WALLS INC	702 GREENBELT PARK CT
BRIGHTHOUSE CHURCH INC	311 LOUISE LN
CANTON GENERATIONS CHURCH	110 BLUFFS PARKWAY
CANTON NEW LIFE WORSHIP CENTER	154 LAKESIDE DR
CASPAR MCCLOUD MINISTRIES INC	1901 BATESVILLE RD
CELEBRATION OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 5025
CFC MINISTRIES INC	305 GARDEN CIR
CHEROKEE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	1498 JOHNSON BRADY RD
CHRIST THE ROCK LUTHERAN CHURCH	159 HOLLY MILL VILLAGE DR
CHURCH OF GOD	8047 WHITNEY CT
COVENANT CHRISTIAN CENTER OF CANTON INC	PO BOX 4116
CPC OF THE WMM-CANTON GA-ONE INC	452 MILTON DR
CPC OF THE WMM-GAINESVILLE GA-ONE INC	505 CHEROKEE OVERLOOK CT
ELITE GLOBAL MINISTRIES INC	210 W SLOPE WAY
ESPWA LAFWA LAMOU CORP	600 LAUREL BND
FIELDS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1633
FIRST BAPTIST OF CANTON	1 MISSION PT
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF ROSWELL GA	415 CHARLES COX DR
FIRST PRIORITY OF METRO ATLANTA	363 SPRINGHILL DRIVE
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF CANTON INC	930 LOWER SCOTT MILL RD
FOUNDATION FOR PENTECOSTAL SCHOLARSHIP	670 LAKE OVERLOOK DR
GLOBAL IMPACT SERVICES INTERNATIONAL INC	116 HYDRANGEA BND
GRACE AND GREENERY CO	1749 BRICK MILL RD
GRACE CHURCH	1160 BUTTERWORTH RD
HEART OF WORSHIP MINISTRIES INC	217 MILLER HTS
HERITAGE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP	3615 REINHARDT COLLEGE PKWY
HICKORY FLAT CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY	5301 HICKORY FLAT HWY
HIS EXTENDED HANDS CORP	216 MOUNTAIN VISTA BLVD
HOLY HUDDLE MINISTRIES INC	1510 THOMAS RD
HOLY SPIRIT RANCH INC	2555 MARIETTA HWY STE 201
HOPE IN HIS HANDS INC	6121 LONGWOOD CHASE
HOUSE OF REFUGE DELIVERANCE	809 SIENNA LN
I AM U MINISTRIES INC	210 WHITE CLOUD RUN
IGLESIA CRISTIANA LA FAMILIA DE DIOS CORP	102 ARDSLEY RUN
IGLESIA DE DIOS JESUS EN EL SENOR INC	2178 MARIETTA HWY
IGLESIA DE DIOS MISION VIDA CRISTIANA	156 LUCKY ST
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL EL FARO INC	385 CRISLER ST
JERRY VINES MINISTRIES INC	3760 SIXES RD STE 126 PMB 312
KINGDOM CHARGE INTERNATIONAL INC	6175 HICKORY FLAT HWY STE 110-385
KINGDOM GENERALS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC	503 WINDY SKY BLF
LIFE BIBLE CHURCH INC	124 P RICKMAN INDUSTRIAL DR
LIFE CHANGERS CHURCH INTERNATIONAL INC	524 AUTUMN WALK
LIFE CHURCH CANTON INC	1135 WOODRIDGE WAY
LIGHTHOUSE WORSHIP CENTER INC	110 PROMINENCE POINT PKWY STE 114
LIVING WATER LOCAL & GLOBAL MINISTRIES INC	8014 CUMMING HIGHWAY SUITE 403290
LOVE LIKE REED INC	139 INMAN DR
MESSIAH INC OF NORTH GEORGIA	415 CHARLES COX DR
MISSION KINGDOM MINISTRIES INC	317 OAKVIEW WAY
MOTIVATION TO LIVE BY INC	3760 SIXES RD STE 126 PMB 253
MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH OFCHEROKEE COUNTY INC	6175 HICKORY FLAT HWY STE 110-161
MT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH	4096 E CHEROKEE DR
NEW COVENANT BIBLE CHURCH OF CANTON INC	1095 SCOTT RD
NEW COVENANT OUTREACH MINISTRIESINC	209 WOODRIDGE PKWY
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH	1836 HICKORY FLAT HWY
ORANGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	220 ORANGE CHURCH CIR
OUR LADY OF LASALETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH CANTON INC	2941 SAM NELSON RD
PAVILION ONE INC	1006 BOXWOOD LN
PILLAR OF TRUTH MINISTRIES	631 OCEAN AVE
REFUGE BABTIST CHURCH OF ROSWELL INC	205 WILDE OAK CT
REVIVAL GOSPEL MINISTRIES INC	607 DEAL CT
RHEMA WORSHIP CENTER	130 PROMINENCE PKWY SUITE 130-249
RPM MINISTRIES INC	233 HAYNES CIR
SARDIS BAPTIST CHURCH	392 SARDIS CIR
SEEK MINISTRIES INC	1894 LOWER UNION HILL RD
SERV INTERNATIONAL INC	3145 MARIETTA HWY
SIMONS BRANCH	822 SPRUCE AVE
SIXES CHURCH INC	8385 BELLS FERRY RD
SUFI HEART LIMITED	272 WATERSTONE TRL
T N T MINISTRIES INC	167 CHEROKEE RESERVE CIR
TEACHING MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL INC	866 VALLEY DR
THE@REVOLUTION TV INC	125 UNION HILL TRL
THERE IS HOPE - HEALING ONTO PURPOSE AND EMPOWERMENT	440 CENTER ST
THRIVE CHAPEL	312 GOLD MILL TRL
TOONIGH BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 468
TOTAL LIFE IMPACT MINISTRIES INC	133 RIDGEMOOR TRCE
U MOVEMENT CHURCH INC	171 FRED BISHOP DR
UPROOTED HEART INC	807 BYRD XING
VENUS RISING INC	1100 PLEASANT UNION RD
VIDA CITY CHURCH INC	524 AUGUSTA DR
YE VISITED ME MINISTRIES INC	286 SHANE DR
ZAYAS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL	524 AUGUSTA DR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canton

What is the population of Canton?

Canton has a population of 34,587 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 1,860 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

Is Canton expensive to live in?

Canton has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.3 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $81,642, 9% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $369,700 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,592 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Canton safe?

Canton is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,074 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Canton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Canton?

Canton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How is the job market in Canton?

Canton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,044. There are 8,029 business establishments in the area, including 455 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 18.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Canton?

The median home value in Canton is $369,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $509,742. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,592. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 54.5%. The average annual property tax is $4,752.

How are the schools in Canton?

Schools in Canton score 6.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 31.4% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. 11.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Canton?

The obesity rate in Canton is 36.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.3% of adults are smokers. 28.3% are physically inactive. 21.2% of residents report depression. 17.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 86.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,430.

What is transportation like in Canton?

The average commute in Canton is 29 minutes. 62.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Canton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Canton is 62.9% White, 15.1% Black or African American, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino. 78.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 21.4% speak Spanish. 8.8% of the population are military veterans. 10.9% of residents have a disability. 83.5% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Holly Springs, GA 17,693 pop · 5.5 mi Ball Ground, GA 2,665 pop · 9.5 mi Woodstock, GA 36,297 pop · 10.0 mi Nelson, GA 1,015 pop · 11.4 mi Mountain Park, GA 13,102 pop · 12.2 mi Milton, GA 41,305 pop · 12.3 mi Kennesaw State University, GA 2,455 pop · 15.4 mi Jasper, GA 4,374 pop · 15.5 mi Roswell, GA 92,577 pop · 16.4 mi Emerson, GA 1,716 pop · 16.6 mi Acworth, GA 22,370 pop · 16.8 mi Kennesaw, GA 33,627 pop · 16.8 mi Alpharetta, GA 66,355 pop · 17.4 mi Fairmount, GA 1,218 pop · 17.8 mi

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Climate & Environment 17/19

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