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Canton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,741 Population 1,197/sq mi density
$46,941 Median Income $27,866 per capita
$115,100 Home Value $188,215 Zillow
$548 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 292 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 1,520 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,941 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,100 home value, $548/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 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: $188,215
Median Rent
$548/mo
53% below
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
67% below
1,520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
292 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)

Income
62%
Home Value
41%
Rent
47%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 6.1% (69% 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 $188,215. 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 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,520/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,741
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,197/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,941
Per Capita$27,866
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty4.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,100
Rent$548
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$188,215
Housing Units1,317
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property1,520/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault127/100K
Burglary465/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days292/yr
Rain24.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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).
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.