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A city of 310 people in Minnesota
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About Canton

City in Minnesota, United States
310Population
1 sq miArea
1,345 ftElevation

Canton is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Canton had a population of 310.

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ZIP code55922
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Housing in Canton

$127K Median sale price · Redfin, April 2026

The median sale price was $127,000 in April 2026.

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Most working residents leave Canton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Harmony (13%), Rochester (13%) and Preston (9%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Harmony
13%
Rochester
13%
Preston
9%
Spring Valley
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Canton →

Health in Canton

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16worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Regional Health Services of Howard CountyCresco · 13.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Bluffs Health Center LaxbhLa Crosse · 39.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Canton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Canton →

Natural hazards in Canton

38
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Canton →

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Canton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 11°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Harmony Public LibraryHarmony · 4.5 miles · 38 hrs a week

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