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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 $243,586 Zillow
$583 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,556 median income, 5.1% 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,343 ft (409 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density397/sq mi
Coordinates43.5298°N, 91.9300°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinneshiek County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.6 / 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)

Tornado History

429 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 337 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 96 km 5
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 54 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 77 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 64 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 39 km 2
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 36 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 82 km 2
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 59 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 24, 1971 EF3 52 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF3 8 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 66 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF2 59 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 45 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 17, 2009 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF2 94 km 0
May 1, 2001 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 19°F (-7°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 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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