CantonIN

This town of 148 people was settled in 1835.

Population

148

Census survey, 2020–24

Is Canton a good place to live?

Canton’s age of the median resident is 74.5 years, against 39.4 years in Indiana’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Of the 594 Indiana towns we compare, none has a higher home-ownership rate than Canton. Canton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

148 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Salem · 4 mi Washington Township · 4 mi Franklin Township · 5 mi Gibson Township · 6 mi Monroe Township · 7 mi Pierce Township · 8 mi

Getting set up

Moving to Canton: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Canton, and how to reach them.

PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterEast Washington Rural WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

SchoolsSalem Community SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereWashington County Circuit Court ClerkWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019

ZIP code4716747167 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Canton.

Who lives here

74% of residents are 65 or older

Among adults 25 and older, 23% have a four-year degree or more, against 30% across Indiana.

74.5median age · IN 38.1

CantonIndianaUnited States

INU.S.

Ages · share of residents

50%

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma0%

High school28%

Some college49%

Associate’s0%

Bachelor’s10%

Graduate13%

Women and men · all residents

Somewhere between 45% and 76% women

The Census survey reached too few of Canton’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±15.5 points. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.

Ages and education in Canton
	Canton	IN	U.S.
Under 10	0%	12.4%	11.6%
10 to 17	0%	10.9%	10.3%
18 to 24	0%	9.6%	9.1%
25 to 34	0%	13.1%	13.7%
35 to 44	0%	12.7%	13.2%
45 to 54	7.4%	12%	12.2%
55 to 64	18.9%	12.5%	12.7%
65 to 74	23.6%	10.1%	10.2%
75 and older	50%	6.7%	7%
No diploma	0%	9.6%	10.4%
High school	28.4%	32.5%	26%
Some college	48.6%	19.3%	19.1%
Associate’s	0%	9.1%	8.8%
Bachelor’s	10.1%	18.7%	21.6%
Graduate	12.8%	10.8%	14.1%

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Ages74.5 median age · 74% are 65 or older Schooling23% have a four-year degree Homes100% own their home · Homeowners Income$100K a year · Median household income

U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points

Climate

Canton: four seasons and pleasant summers

July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 22° and about 14 inches of snow falls in a winter.

14″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter25–42°

Spring43–65°

Summer63–84°

Fall44–67°

Oct 22

typical first frost

Apr 17

typical last frost

+1.2°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 86°, January lows 22°Rain & snow14″ of snow a winter · 48 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.2° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Canton faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding

44% of Canton’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 30%. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

51risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind

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What it facesModerate risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters18 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready1.3 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

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