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Canton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Fulton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
13,408
Population
1,598/sq mi density
$54,881
Median Income
$34,591 per capita
$106,900
Home Value
$95,113 Zillow
$814
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
287
Violent Crime/100K
956 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,881 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,900 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
287 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Canton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 660 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,598/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5639°N, 90.0366°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Downing - Peoria International (PIA) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.5").