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Canton, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Stark County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
70,105
Population
2,643/sq mi density
$39,754
Median Income
$23,490 per capita
$94,400
Home Value
$165,759 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,399
Violent Crime/100K
5,292 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$39,754 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,400 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,399 violent crimes/100K (268% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Canton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 26.5 sq mi (68.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,643/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8077°N, 81.3672°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Stark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Akron-Canton Regional (CAK) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in |
Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").