Canton, Texas

Population 3,604

Canton is located in Van Zandt County, TX. The population is 3,604, making Canton the largest city in Van Zandt County.

There are 5 public schools in Canton with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Canton is low , and there are 49 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 Myrtle Springs, Edgewood and Fruitvale.

Canton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.8%

Crime Rate

24.33% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 51
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

90.04% Higher than national avg.
  • 49 offenders in Canton
  • 135.96 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

51 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 46

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Canton, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Canton's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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49 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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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Canton, TX

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84 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Canton, TX issued 84 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 84 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 80 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Canton, TX issued 1 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: $760
  • 1 Bedroom: $810
  • 2 Bedrooms: $960
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,220
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,610

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Environmental Hazards

51 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Canton, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Canton, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Canton, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.17°
  • February 50.63°
  • March 58.75°
  • April 66.22°
  • May 74.48°
  • June 83.06°
  • July 86.1°
  • August 86.74°
  • September 77.73°
  • October 66.4°
  • November 57.95°
  • December 47.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Canton, TX

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Canton, TX: $41,250

Unemployment

Unemployment in Canton is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.09%
White Collar - 60.91%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Jeb Hensarling

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

22 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Canton, TX

1 Library view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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