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North Canton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Stark County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
17,746 Population 2,773/sq mi density
$72,193 Median Income $48,130 per capita
$194,200 Home Value $280,392 Zillow
$981 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 1,356 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,193 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,200 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
North Canton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,131 ft (345 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density2,773/sq mi
Coordinates40.8741°N, 81.3971°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyStark County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 47.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 109 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 90 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 129 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 45 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 97 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 104 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 102 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 108 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 116 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 107 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 126 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 74 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 104 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 103 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 109 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 112 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 94 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 101 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 104 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

358 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,062 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 42 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 100 km 16
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 82 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 29 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 78 km 9
May 31, 1985 EF3 70 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 55 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 36 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 66 km 1
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 65 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 66 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 75 km 1
May 7, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 83 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

North Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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