At a Glance
Median Income
$54,881
$34,591 per capita
Home Value
$106,900
Zillow: $99,329
Median Rent
$814/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.1% smoking rate
How Canton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canton residents earn a median household income of $54,881 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,591. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canton is $106,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,329. Median rent is $814/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
16.7% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,408
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,598/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,881
Per Capita$34,591
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,900
Rent$814
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$99,329
Housing Units6,090
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,637/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation660 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Canton was founded in 1825.
The median home in Canton was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.