Canton, NC

Living in Canton

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 22
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 14
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Schools 63
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Residents

4.3k Population +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

$44k Median 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

$144k Median Home Value +$2.2k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$500 Median 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

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Canton, NC

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Asheville School
11 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Canton, NC

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Brevard College
21 miles, S
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Warren Wilson College
21 miles, E
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Mars Hill University
25 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Canton, NC

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Park Ridge Health
21 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Canton, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
69 miles, N
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McGhee Tyson Airport
69 miles, W