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Canton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Van Zandt County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,411 Population 716/sq mi density
$48,858 Median Income $32,436 per capita
$189,200 Home Value $295,588 Zillow
$985 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,858 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$189,200 home value, $985/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Canton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation507 ft (155 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density716/sq mi
Coordinates32.5542°N, 95.8635°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVan Zandt County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.1 / 100
Community Resilience27.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 142 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 116 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 147 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 102 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 134 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 142 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 102 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 109 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 71 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 123 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 106 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 111 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 133 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 108 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 107 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 121 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 124 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 107 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 103 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 267 km
2008 Ike Category 2 181 km
2005 Rita Category 2 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

636 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 1,532 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 36 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 73 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 83 km 3
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 17 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 99 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 28 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 61 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 96 km 4
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 72 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 67 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 100 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 57 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 49 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 100 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD MAGNOLIA (4,881 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 83 km
2011 495 1,606 82 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 99 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 73 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
March 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in

Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (1.9").

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