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About Canton
City in McPherson County, KansasCanton is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 685. It is named after Canton, Ohio.
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Housing in Canton
The median sale price was $47,000 in May 2026.
Work & commute in Canton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Canton for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are McPherson (19%), McPherson (14%) and Salina (10%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Health in Canton
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Canton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Canton
Full climate →Canton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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