Canton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,741 Population 1,197/sq mi density
$46,941 Median Income $27,866 per capita
$115,100 Home Value $201,753 Zillow
$548 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,941 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,100 home value, $548/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Canton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,941
38% below
$27,866 per capita
Home Value
$115,100
59% below
Zillow: $201,753
Median Rent
$548/mo
53% below
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
441/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
41%
Rent
47%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
308%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $46,941 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,866. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canton is $115,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,753. Median rent is $548/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Canton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 441/100K.

Education

16.3% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,741
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,197/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,941
Per Capita$27,866
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty4.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,100
Rent$548
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$201,753
Housing Units1,317
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property441/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.8 in/yr
Elevation1,276 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband69.8%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Canton was founded in 1830.
The median home in Canton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (21 miles).
11.4% of the population has a disability.