Canton, Mississippi

Population 13,185

Canton is located in Madison County, MS. The population is 13,185, making Canton the 3rd largest city in Madison County.

There are 13 public schools in Canton with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Canton is very low , and there are 36 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 Madison, Ridgeland and Kearney Park.

Canton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 26.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 48.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.7%

Crime Rate

56.43% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 4
  • Violent Crimes: 39
  • Robbery: 12
  • Burglary: 66
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 971

Registered Offenders

50.40% Higher than national avg.
  • 36 offenders in Canton
  • 27.30 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

108 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 94

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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13 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in Canton, MS and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Canton's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
2 Private Schools

Canton Academy

First Presbyterian Kindergarten

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Canton, MS

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Canton, MS 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, MS issued 244 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 244 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 240 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $930
  • 1 Bedroom: $970
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,130
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,400
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,595

Zip Codes

39046 39110

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Environmental Hazards

108 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Canton, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Canton, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Canton, MS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.88°
  • February 50.02°
  • March 58.1°
  • April 66.52°
  • May 73.39°
  • June 81.44°
  • July 82.57°
  • August 82.63°
  • September 76.4°
  • October 64.7°
  • November 53.78°
  • December 46.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Canton, MS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Canton, MS: $42,402

Unemployment

Unemployment in Canton is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.90%
White Collar - 46.10%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Phil Bryant
  • Sen. Thad Cochran
  • Sen. Roger F. Wicker

City Representatives

  • Bennie G. Thompson
  • Gregg Harper

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

28 Cemeteries view all

33 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

5 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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