Canton, MS

Canton is a small city in Mississippi with a population of 10,863. Residents earn $34,812 per year, which is 54% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

10,863 Population 510/sq mi density

$34,812 Median Income $21,764 per capita

$111,800 Home Value $219,101 Zillow

$949 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

59 Violent Crime/100K 1,028 property/100K

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Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$34,812 median income, 2.1% unemployment

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Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$111,800 home value, $949/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

59 violent crimes/100K (85% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Canton, MS.

Name	Description
Madison County Movement	Marker is at the intersection of North Liberty Street (U.S. 51) and West Peace Street (State Highway 22), on the left when traveling north on North Liberty Street.
Club Desire	Marker is at the intersection of Cross Street and South Union Street, on the left on Cross Street.
Hickory Street	(The Hollow). Marker is at the intersection of North Hickory Street and West Center Street, on the right when traveling north on North Hickory Street.