Canton, Georgia

Population 23,410

Canton is located in Cherokee County, GA. The population is 23,410, making Canton the 2nd largest city in Cherokee County.

There are 20 public schools in Canton with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Canton is low , and there are 110 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Canton is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Canton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Canton include Holly Springs, Waleska and Ball Ground.

Canton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 21.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 48.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.3%

Crime Rate

42.65% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 66
  • Violent Crimes: 117
  • Robbery: 21
  • Burglary: 33
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

71.18% Higher than national avg.
  • 110 offenders in Canton
  • 46.99 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

123 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 113

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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20 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 20 K-12 public schools in Canton, GA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Canton's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
2 Private Schools

Community Christian School

Crossroads Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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110 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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282 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Canton, GA issued 282 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Canton, GA issued 170 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,177
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,197
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,363
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,688
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,063

Zip Codes

30107 30114 30115 30169 30183 30189

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Environmental Hazards

123 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Canton, GA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Canton, GA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Canton, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.47°
  • February 44.72°
  • March 52.4°
  • April 60.93°
  • May 70.27°
  • June 77.3°
  • July 78.88°
  • August 79.12°
  • September 72.45°
  • October 60.65°
  • November 50.43°
  • December 44.58°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Canton, GA

Earthquakes
Canton, GA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Canton, GA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Canton, GA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Canton, GA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Canton, GA: $55,195

Unemployment

Unemployment in Canton is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.18%
White Collar - 54.82%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • Barry Loudermilk

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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9 Cemeteries view all

23 FCC Towers view all

15 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

3 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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