Canton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
34,587
Population
1,860/sq mi density
$81,642
Median Income
$35,206 per capita
$369,700
Home Value
$513,710 Zillow
$1,592
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
168
Violent Crime/100K
767 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,642 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$369,700 home value, $1,592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
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
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 | 40°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in |
Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.5").