Canton, Ohio

Population 72,684

Canton is located in Stark County, OH. The population is 72,684, making Canton the largest city in Stark County and the 8th largest city in the state of Ohio.

There are 45 public schools in Canton with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Canton is very low , and there are 360 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Canton is very high 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 Meyers Lake, Canton Township and Plain Township.

Canton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15%

Crime Rate

62.62% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 458
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 268
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

72.66% Higher than national avg.
  • 360 offenders in Canton
  • 49.53 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

535 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 13
  • Registered Polluters: 44
  • Superfunds: 35
  • Tanks & Spills: 443

Unemployment

Very High 5.3%
  • Ohio unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Crime view details

360 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Reports view all

12 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Canton, OH issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Canton, OH issued 11 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: $513
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $775
  • 3 Bedrooms: $986
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,048

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Environmental Hazards

535 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Canton, OH has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Canton, OH is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.98 Average
    Canton, OH is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.85°
  • February 28.57°
  • March 39.57°
  • April 51.12°
  • May 61.83°
  • June 70°
  • July 73.2°
  • August 71.65°
  • September 64.02°
  • October 52.72°
  • November 42.08°
  • December 31.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Canton, OH

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Canton, OH: $31,714

Unemployment

Unemployment in Canton is 5.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.02%
White Collar - 45.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Kasich
  • Sen. Sherrod Brown
  • Sen. Rob Portman

City Representatives

  • Bob Gibbs
  • Jim Renacci

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

45 FCC Towers view all

2 Hospitals view all