Canton, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bradford County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,717
Population
1,493/sq mi density
$41,629
Median Income
$23,339 per capita
$120,900
Home Value
$151,393 Zillow
$674
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
59
Violent Crime/100K
293 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,629 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,900 home value, $674/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Canton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 42.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,226 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6571°N, 76.8527°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bradford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williamsport Regional (IPT) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0418 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").