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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3031°N, 96.5856°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").