Canton, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
2,741 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,941 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$358 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$451 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis County
2
Quincy Urban Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis County
2
Quincy Urban Area
4
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 25
Feb 2 4 29
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 2 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 18, MO State House District 4, MO
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Schools

Canton High
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Canton Elem
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Cedar Falls School
1 miles, S • 1 star
Highland Elem
13 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Culver-Stockton College
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Quincy University
15 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Unitypoint Health-Keokuk
20 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Blessing Hospital
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital
29 miles, E • 4.1 star
Hannibal Regional Hospital
29 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
98 miles, SW • 1 star
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
100 miles, SE • 1 star
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