Canton, IL

Living in Canton

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 53
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 53
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Schools 1
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Residents

14k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black9%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate29%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office17%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$90k Median Home Value +$9.7k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$466 Median Monthly Rent +$33 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Canton

United States45
Illinois50
Peoria Metro Area43
Fulton County12

Property Crime in Canton

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 29 2 5
Mar 40 3 2
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado22
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Canton, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Canton, IL

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St Marys of Kickapoo
22 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Canton, IL

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Methodist College
24 miles, NE
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Bradley University
24 miles, NE
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Knox College
31 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Canton, IL

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Airports

Airports near Canton, IL

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