Canton, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Major County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
503
Population
967/sq mi density
$61,818
Median Income
$23,670 per capita
$69,700
Home Value
$110,976 Zillow
$773
Median Rent
13.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
891
Violent Crime/100K
891 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,818 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,700 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
891 violent crimes/100K (134% 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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Major County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clinton Regional (CLK) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in |
Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").