City safety & data profile

CantonIL

Canton, IL is a 14K-resident city in Fulton County with a median household income of $53,254.

Fulton County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Canton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Canton has a population larger than 24% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $107,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 76%
By size
$53,254
Median income
$107,100
Median home
15.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Canton

Canton posts a median household income higher than 13% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Canton area.

Top 87%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Canton

Where Canton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$53,254 Bottom 13% higher than 13% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Canton, IL beyond the headline numbers

Canton sits inside Fulton County, Illinois, at roughly 40.56°N, -90.04°W. Population 14,211, $53,254 median household income. Median home value $107,100, median rent $766. Poverty rate 15.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Canton's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.6%, then high blood pressure at 38.6%. 1 hospital in/around Canton, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Canton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,211
Canton
Median Income
$53,254
-22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$107,100
-53% vs avg
Median Age
45.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Fulton County) - Canton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
33K-10%
Median Income
$60,599+34%
Median Home Value
$107,200+33%
Poverty Rate
13.2%-1%
Unemployment
6.7%-26%

Economics

Economics indicators for Canton, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$766/mo
Poverty Rate
15.2% +7% vs avg
Unemployment 7.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.3%
Work From Home 3.4%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 86%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.6%
High Blood Pressure
38.6%
Short Sleep Duration
37.8%
Physical Inactivity
26.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.3%
Binge Drinking
18%
Current Smoking
17.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
15%
Diabetes
12.8%
Current Asthma
10.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.6%
Annual Checkup 77.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
CANTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Canton, IL? ▼
Canton, IL has a population of 14,211 people, located in Fulton County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Canton? ▼
The median household income in Canton, IL is $53,254 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.2%.
What is the median home value in Canton? ▼
The median home value in Canton, IL is $107,100. Median rent is $766/month.
What are the top health concerns in Canton? ▼
The top health indicators in Canton include Obesity (40.6%), High Blood Pressure (38.6%), Short Sleep Duration (37.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Canton? ▼
Canton has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Canton? ▼
The median age in Canton, IL is 45.9 years. 16.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Canton, IL is located in Fulton County, Illinois. With a population of 14K and a $53,254 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Canton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Canton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Canton area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Canton against Illinois peers on any ranking lens. Explore Illinois

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Fulton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.