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Canton, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Major County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
503 Population 967/sq mi density
$61,818 Median Income $23,670 per capita
$69,700 Home Value $108,415 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
507 Violent Crime/100K 3,041 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,818 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,700 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
507 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Canton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,587 ft (484 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density967/sq mi
Coordinates36.0550°N, 98.5884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMajor County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.5 / 100
Community Resilience34.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,346 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 50 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 51 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 93 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 100 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 92 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 114 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 92 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 48 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 92 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 49 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 50 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 106 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 141 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 105 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 108 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 99 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 119 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 92 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

696 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 433 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 73 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF4 84 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 59 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 84 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 92 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 92 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 88 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 36 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 75 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF3 84 km 2
May 31, 2013 EF3 77 km 8
May 24, 2011 EF3 5 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 100 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 38 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 90 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 90 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 90 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 34 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 37 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 81 km
2022 217 18,293 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 97 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 14 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 78 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 40 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 90 km
2024 57 4,727 78 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 88 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 37 km
2011 TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE 4,138 98 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,887 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in

Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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