Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Canton is a small town in Indiana with a population of 144. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Canton receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Canton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Canton is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Canton is $122,100, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Canton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 14.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,000 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,365 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $846 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,485 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 488 |
| County GDP | $1,000M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,609 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.14% |
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $122,100 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Homeownership | 100.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,609 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.14% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,005/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 859 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6259°N, 86.0350°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County FIPS | 18175 |
Winner: Republican by 54.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.3% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 58.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 30.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |