Canton, MS Area Guide

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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

Nissan Fitness Center
Gym

Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store

Red Bud Park
Park

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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Canton.

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Canton is 84/100 - which is 1% higher than Mississippi. See more Canton cost of living data

crime B

Canton crime rates are 1,764 per 100k, which is 11% lower than Mississippi See more Canton crime data

employment F

The median income in Canton is $32,158 - which is 21% lower than Mississippi. See more Canton employment data

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Merit Health Madison
Hospital

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housing C+

Canton home prices are $106,300 - which is 1% higher than Mississippi See more Canton housing data

schools F

The Canton graduation rate is 70% - which is 8% lower than Mississippi

Canton Educational Services Center

Canton Elementary School

Mc Neal Elementary School

Canton Career Center

Nichols Middle School

Huey L. Porter Middle School

Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School

Canton Public 9Th Grade School

Canton Public High School

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Living in Canton, MS

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Canton Area Facts

Canton has a Livability Score of 60_/100, which is considered below average
Canton crime rates are 11% lower than the Mississippi average
Cost of living in Canton is 1% higher than the Mississippi average

What do the locals think about Canton?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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Canton, A Small Mississippi Town With A Great Community 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) What's good out in Canton? If you ask most folks around here, they'll tell you it's got to be the cuisine! Out here every BBQ restaurant has their regulars, sometimes its one of those warm summer days and you might be looking to get out of the house, Canton has lots to do for the ...Read More folks who like to socialize with the community. Living Canton has been a wonderful experience for me and my family. The kids have all grown up with their friends and they plan on going to one of the Universities in Mississippi.

Canton may not be as big as a much larger city like Jackson, but we are a friendly town with lots to offer if you take a closer look. There are lots of things to do around here, the best area in Canton to go bargain shopping has got to be the flea market. Most people will come to the market with their families, don't be shy come and join us! There is lots to see, take a trip down to city hall where you'll find the town's center. Many small businesses are located in that area as well. Read Less

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Compare Canton, MS Livability

F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Canton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Red Bud Park

Entertainment

Food & Drink

F Commute

Is public transit available in Canton? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Canton.

Drive to Work

76%

1% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

2%

1% lower than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Canton? The cost of living in Canton is 84/100 - which is 1% higher than Mississippi.

16% less expensive than average

17% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

B Crime

What is the crime rate in Canton? Canton crime rates are 1,764, which are 11% lower than Mississippi

1,764 per 100k people

24% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

24% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

F Employment

What is the median income in Canton? The median income in Canton is $32,158 which is 21% lower than Mississippi.

Median household income

$32,15842% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$20,02833% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

44% lower than the US average

F Health & Safety

Is Canton a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Hospitals

Merit Health Madison

Pharmacies

Doctors

C+ Housing

What are Canton home prices? Canton home prices are $106,300 - which is 1% higher than Mississippi

Median home value

$106,30042% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$79117% lower than the US average

37% lower than the US average

F Schools

Does Canton have good schools? The Canton graduation rate is 70% - which is 8% lower than Mississippi

High school grad. rates

15% lower than the US average

School test scores

24% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

2% higher than the US average

B+ User Ratings

Is Canton a good place to live? Canton has an overall rating of 77% from 3 reviews.

Overall user rating

3 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys