At a Glance
Median Income
$37,031
$25,685 per capita
Home Value
$72,100
Zillow: $86,277
Median Rent
$525/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
16.9% smoking rate
How New Canton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Canton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New 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
New Canton residents earn a median household income of $37,031 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,685. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Canton is $72,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,277. Median rent is $525/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
4.8% of adults in New Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Canton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population209
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,031
Per Capita$25,685
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,100
Rent$525
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$86,277
Housing Units128
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation471 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute36 min
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
New Canton was founded in 1869.
The median home in New Canton was built in 1943.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.