Parlin Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1994. It is significant for its social history and education at the local level.

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About Canton

Largest city in Fulton County, Illinois

1825Established

13,242Population

8.1 sq miArea

650 ftElevation

Canton is the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,242 at the 2020 census, down from 14,704 at the 2010 census. The Canton Micropolitan Statistical Area covers all of Fulton County; it is, in turn, part of the wider Peoria–Canton, Illinois Combined Statistical Area (CSA).

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How Canton ranks

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#14Most conserved land in IL #86Cheapest rent in IL #113Most affordable in IL All IL rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code61520

Area code309

Living in Canton

Housing in Canton

$120K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $120,000 in May 2026.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market60

Sale-to-list94.9%

Sold in May17

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Work & commute in Canton

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About one in 3 of Canton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Peoria (9%), Pekin (3%) and Chicago (2%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Peoria

Pekin

Chicago

Springfield

34%Work in townlive and work in Canton 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 4,412Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Canton

Health Grade C

Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 55% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Illinois

15worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 2▼ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

18%More older adults who have lost all their teethIL 10.3% · worse 17.6%More smokersIL 12.1% · worse 9.1%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse

Care nearby

Graham Hospital AssociationCanton · 0.7 mi · ER

Heartland Community Health Clinic Dba: Heartland Health Services - OltPekin · 22.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in Canton

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

3Does Canton flood?paid flood claims since 1985 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Canton MapCanton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Canton

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Canton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 20°Winter

63° / 41°Spring

84° / 63°Summer

65° / 43°Fall