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Canton, MO
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Canton, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Canton a Good Place to Live?
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.