Canton, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
13,408 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,881 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$106,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$534 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$579 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fulton County
1
Canton Urban Area
1
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fulton County
2
Canton Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 24
Feb 2 5 28
Mar 3 2 39
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, IL State Senate District 47, IL State House District 94, IL
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Schools

Canton High School
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Westview Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Spoon River College
3 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Methodist College
24 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Graham Hospital Association
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mason District Hospital
18 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Pekin Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
53 miles, S • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
66 miles, N • 1.4 star
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