Canton, NC 28716

Population 16,872

28716 is zip code located in Canton, North Carolina. The population is 16,872, making 28716 the largest zipcode in Canton and the 2nd largest in Haywood County.

There are 5 public schools in 28716 with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Canton is moderate , and there are 25 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 28716. Unemployment in 28716 is moderate.

Zip codes within Canton include 28748.

Canton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

55.3% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

8.61% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

116 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in 28716, NC and 1 private school. Homefacts rates 28716'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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Crime view details

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    17.2%
  • Rented
    22.9%
  • Owned
    59.9%

5 Building Permits View All

  • 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: $990
  • 1 Bedroom: $990
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,160
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,580
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,000

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Environmental Hazards

116 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Canton, NC has 96.25% 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 28716: $43,838

Unemployment

Unemployment in Canton is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.37%
White Collar - 46.63%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

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1 Cemetery view all

9 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all