Canton, KS
Living in Canton
Bikeability6
Walkability22
Commute83
Public Transit6
Affordability94
Public Safety98
Airports7
Hospitals69
Colleges23
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Schools5
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Residents
627Population-297 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate38%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office27%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$462Median Monthly Rent+$44 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K3%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas2%
Utility gas76%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canton
United States45
Kansas56
McPherson County6
Property Crime in Canton
United States48
Kansas58
McPherson County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding30
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canton, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canton, KS
Elyria Christian School
12 miles, SW
St Joseph Elementary School
12 miles, W
St Mary Catholic School
23 miles, S
Prairie View Special Purpose Day School
25 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Canton, KS
McPherson College
12 miles, W
Tabor College
13 miles, E
Central Christian College of Kansas
13 miles, W
Bethany College
19 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canton, KS
McPherson Hospital
13 miles, W
Hillsboro Community Hospital
13 miles, E
Mercy Hospital, Inc
13 miles, S
Lindsborg Community Hospital
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Canton, KS
Salina Regional Airport
30 miles, NW
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
51 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
66 miles, NE
Hays Regional Airport
104 miles, W