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Canton, KS

Canton, KS.

Population: 1,191 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Canton, KS is $196,237 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $46,750 after a median 181.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$196,237

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

181.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$196,237
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+25.1%
10-year appreciation
+69.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$200,605
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$46,750
Median list price
$145,250
Median price per sqft
$25
1-year sale-price change
-58.0%
Median days on market
181.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
92.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$879/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,092/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,320
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,528

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Alfred Schroeder Field (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,944
Housing built before 1970
68.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,018
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
63.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,240
Average weekly wage
$1,157
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
62

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CantonState medianUS median
Median home value$196,237$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$46,750$230,000$325,000
Median days on market182 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,018$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Canton, KS?
$196,237.
What is the median sale price in Canton, KS?
$46,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Canton, KS?
Median days on market: 181.5 days.
What is typical rent in Canton, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,092/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Canton, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Canton, KS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Canton, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Canton, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Canton, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Canton, KS?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Canton, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Canton, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Canton

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