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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density1,197/sq mi
Coordinates43.3008°N, 96.5928°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 36.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 6, 2024.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 117 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 107 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 132 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

652 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 5 fatalities, 136 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 72 km 1
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 86 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 84 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 17 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 53 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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