What are the schools like in Canton, SD?

Canton is served primarily by Canton School District 41-1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Canton?

The median household income in Canton, SD is $71,064 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Canton, SD?

Canton has an average high temperature of 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.1 inches.

Canton, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Canton, SD affordable or expensive?

Canton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Canton is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $177,700 and the median rent is $668 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Canton, SD?

Canton has a violent crime rate of 395.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1121.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Canton, SD a Good Place to Live?

Canton is a small town of 3,060 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $71,064 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Canton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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: 90.3

Canton's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Canton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Canton, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$177,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$668	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,064	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Canton's violent crime rate is 395.6 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

395.6 /100k

Property Crime

1121.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Canton is served primarily by Canton School District 41-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Canton, SD	National Avg
School District	Canton School District 41-1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Canton sees average highs of 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 27.8 inches of annual precipitation and 36.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Canton, SD
Average High — January	25.3°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	27.8"
Annual Snowfall	36.1"

Demographics

Metric	Canton, SD	National Avg
Population	3,060	—
Median Age	43.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	23.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fairview, SD 7 mi Inwood, IA 8 mi Worthing, SD 9 mi Harrisburg, SD 11 mi Shindler, SD 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Canton

Canton, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57013

Canton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canton, SD affordable or expensive?

Canton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Canton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $177,700 and median rent is $668/month.

What is the crime rate in Canton, SD?

Canton's violent crime rate is 395.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1121.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Canton?

Public schools in Canton are operated by Canton School District 41-1. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Canton, SD a good place to live?

Canton, SD has a population of 3,060, a median household income of $71,064, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Canton?

Canton averages 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.8 inches with about 36.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Canton?

Canton, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57013.

What is the population of Canton?

The population of Canton, South Dakota is 3,060 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Canton?

Key numbers for living in Canton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $177,700, median household income $71,064, crime index 84 (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.