Canton, North Carolina

Population 4,210

Canton is located in Haywood County, NC. The population is 4,210, making Canton the 2nd largest city in Haywood County.

There are 6 public schools in Canton with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Canton is moderate , and there are 24 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Canton is moderate 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 West Canton, Beaverdam Township and Clyde.

Canton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 20.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.1%

Crime Rate

55.3% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 529
  • Violent Crimes: 368
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

79.63% Higher than national avg.
  • 24 offenders in Canton
  • 57.01 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

147 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 136

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Canton, NC and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Canton's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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1 Private School

Bethel Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Canton, NC issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Canton, NC issued 4 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: $905
  • 1 Bedroom: $950
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,108
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,480
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,860

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Environmental Hazards

147 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.37°
  • February 38.65°
  • March 46.35°
  • April 56.23°
  • May 62.75°
  • June 69.88°
  • July 74.52°
  • August 72.13°
  • September 65.2°
  • October 53.5°
  • November 44.85°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Canton, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Canton, NC: $36,792

Unemployment

Unemployment in Canton is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.13%
White Collar - 49.87%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

9 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Canton, NC

2 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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