Canton, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,060 Population 936/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $39,248 per capita
$191,000 Home Value $305,106 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
101 Violent Crime/100K 840 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,000 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Canton, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,500
13% below
$39,248 per capita
Home Value
$191,000
32% below
Zillow: $305,106
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
73% below
840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Canton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Canton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
68%
Rent
60%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canton residents earn a median household income of $65,500 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,248. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canton is $191,000 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,106. Median rent is $693/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Canton reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 840/100K.

Education

19.5% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,060
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density936/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$39,248
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$8,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,000
Rent$693
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$305,106
Housing Units1,523
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

F
Violent101/100K
Property840/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death4,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.8 in/yr
Elevation1,283 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Canton was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.