Oklahoma
Canton is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 503. Residents earn $61,818 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Canton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Canton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Canton is $61,818, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Canton is $69,700, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Canton is below the national average at 163 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 327 per 100,000, 83% below the national average.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Canton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches, including 12.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,818 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,670 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,985 |
| Unemployment | 9.0% |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 250 |
| County GDP | $633M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,685 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.42% |
| Commute Time | 13.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $69,700 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $108,415 |
| Census Median Rent | $773 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,685 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.42% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,913/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 163.4/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 163.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 326.8/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 163.4/100K |
| Theft | 163.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.8 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,587 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0550°N, 98.5884°W |
| County FIPS | 40093 |
Winner: Republican by 79.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 967/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 13.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |