Canton, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
409 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,556 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$368 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$515 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Rochester Metro Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Rochester Metro Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 15
Feb 1 9 20
Mar 2 7 32
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 11 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 26, MN State House District 26B, MN
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Schools

Valley View
3 miles, E
Fillmore Central Senior High
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Mabel-Canton Secondary
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Luther College
16 miles, S • 2.8 star
Northeast Iowa Community College
25 miles, S • 1.9 star
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
38 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Minnesota State College Southeast
38 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Winneshiek Medical Center
18 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
39 miles, NW • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
41 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
71 miles, SW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
95 miles, NE • 1 star
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