Canton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Winneshiek County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
409
Population
397/sq mi density
$50,556
Median Income
$29,508 per capita
$88,400
Home Value
$257,958 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
18.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,556 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $583/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Canton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,343 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5298°N, 91.9300°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Winneshiek County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (1.0").