Canton Township, IL
Living in Canton Township
Bikeability31
Walkability51
Commute88
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports9
Hospitals55
Colleges53
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Schools1
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Residents
15kPopulation-935 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black8%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate29%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$6.1k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$470Median Monthly Rent+$42 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas1%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canton Township
United States45
Illinois50
Peoria Metro Area43
Fulton County12
Property Crime in Canton Township
United States48
Illinois43
Peoria Metro Area45
Fulton County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canton Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canton Township, IL
St Marys of Kickapoo
21 miles, NE
St Joseph Catholic School
21 miles, E
Faith Baptist Christian School
21 miles, E
New Life Christian Academy
22 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Canton Township, IL
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canton Township, IL
Graham Hospital Association
2 miles, S
Mason District Hospital
19 miles, S
Pekin Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Canton Township, IL
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
19 miles, E
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
55 miles, S
Quad City International Airport
65 miles, N