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

C+

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

A+

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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3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Canton, MS.

Name	Year	Description
Canton, MS	2010	what appeared to be a twinkling star moved quickly up at a 45 degrees then stopped and became fixed and did not move thereafter
Canton, MS	2005	ufo - 2 big white lights - Mississippi
Canton, MS	1991	fast light in the sky