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Canton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Haywood County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,417
Population
1,178/sq mi density
$64,034
Median Income
$31,626 per capita
$226,400
Home Value
$283,196 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
368
Violent Crime/100K
5,197 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,034 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$226,400 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Canton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,729 ft (832 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5389°N, 82.8486°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Haywood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0486 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.58 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in |
Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.4").