Canton is a small town of 594 in Kansas, with a median household income of $61,167
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Canton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Canton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Canton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.1
Canton's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Canton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Canton, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$765
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,167
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Canton's violent crime rate is 59.6 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
59.6 /100k
Property Crime
725.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Canton is served primarily by Canton-Galva.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Canton, KS
National Avg
School District
Canton-Galva
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Canton sees average highs of 42.4°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 32.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Canton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Canton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,600 and median rent is $765/month.
Canton's violent crime rate is 59.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 725.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Canton are operated by Canton-Galva.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 10.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Canton, KS has a population of 594, a median household income of $61,167, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Canton averages 42.4°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.2 inches
with about 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Canton, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67428.
The population of Canton, Kansas is 594 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Canton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $120,600, median household income $61,167, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Canton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
