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Canton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · McPherson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
626
Population
1,252/sq mi density
$64,141
Median Income
$29,980 per capita
$119,700
Home Value
$196,546 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
202
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,141 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Canton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3859°N, 97.4301°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McPherson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in |
Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").