Canton, NC
Living in Canton
Bikeability5
Walkability22
Commute80
Public Transit6
Affordability95
Public Safety83
Airports47
Hospitals82
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.3kPopulation+34 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate21%
Some College48%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value+$2.2k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$500Median Monthly Rent-$44 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas8%
Utility gas8%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canton
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Haywood County12
Property Crime in Canton
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Haywood County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton
Inland Flooding39
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canton, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canton, NC
Bethel Christian Academy
2 miles, W
Mount Pisqah Academy
8 miles, E
Asheville-Pisgah Christian School
8 miles, E
Asheville School
11 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Canton, NC
University of North Carolina at Asheville
15 miles, E
Brevard College
21 miles, S
Warren Wilson College
21 miles, E
Mars Hill University
25 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canton, NC
Haywood Regional Medical Center
8 miles, W
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
20 miles, S
Park Ridge Health
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Canton, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
17 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
55 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
69 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
69 miles, W