At a Glance
Median Income
$72,000
$36,365 per capita
Home Value
$122,100
Zillow: $202,273
Violent Crime
33/100K
3,439/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $72,000 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,365. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canton is $122,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,273. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Canton reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,439/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population144
Median Age78.0 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$36,365
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$846
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$202,273
Housing Units55
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property3,439/100K
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,005/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation859 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Canton was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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