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Canton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County
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
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,642 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$369,700 home value, $1,592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Canton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
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
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)
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").