Canton, Illinois

Population 14,699

Canton is located in Fulton County, IL. The population is 14,699, making Canton the largest city in Fulton County.

There are 7 public schools in Canton with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Canton is low , and there are 2 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 Canton Township, Norris and Buckheart Township.

Canton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.3%

Crime Rate

50.91% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 66
  • Violent Crimes: 287
  • Robbery: 7
  • Burglary: 471
  • Property Crime: 956
  • Larceny Theft: 419

Registered Offenders

89.95% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Canton
  • 1.36 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

107 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 9
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 92

Unemployment

Very High 5.0%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Canton, IL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Canton's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

Calvary Baptist Academy

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  • In 2014, the city of Canton, IL issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Canton, IL issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 4 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $630
  • 2 Bedrooms: $800
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,250

Zip Codes

61520

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Environmental Hazards

107 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Canton, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Canton, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Canton, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.17°
  • February 28.63°
  • March 42.8°
  • April 53.12°
  • May 65.11°
  • June 72.81°
  • July 76.85°
  • August 73.78°
  • September 66.52°
  • October 54.38°
  • November 42.95°
  • December 25.35°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Canton, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Canton, IL: $39,248

Unemployment

Unemployment in Canton is 5.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.12%
White Collar - 51.88%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Cheri Bustos

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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16 Cemeteries view all

11 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Canton, IL

4 Retirement Homes view all

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