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Mrs. Wright Hendricks picking prunes1942
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Mrs. Wright Hendricks picking prunes, 1942

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About Canfield

City in Ohio, United States
1798Established
7,699Population
4.6 sq miArea
1,145 ftElevation

Canfield is a city in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,699 at the 2020 census. Located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 62 and 224, it is surrounded by Canfield Township and is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

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Living in Canfield

Housing in Canfield

$325K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $325,000 in May 2026.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market32
Sale-to-list98%
Sold in May9
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Canfield

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Canfield's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Canfield 0.5
Ohio 3.1
U.S. 3.6
Property crime per 1,000
Canfield 3.4
Ohio 16.5
U.S. 17.7
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Canfield

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Most working residents leave Canfield for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Boardman (14%), Youngstown (13%) and Canfield (6%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Boardman
14%
Youngstown
13%
Canfield
6%
Austintown
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Canfield →

Health in Canfield

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

18better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Hmhp St. Elizabeth Boardman Health CenterBoardman · 6.1 mi · ER
The Judge Joseph Donofrio CenterYoungstown · 6.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Canfield · CMS · HRSAHealth in Canfield →

Natural hazards in Canfield

9
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 9% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Canfield →

Climate in Canfield

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Canfield has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 21°Winter
60° / 37°Spring
81° / 58°Summer
63° / 41°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Canfield →

Canfield’s library

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Canfield Library43 W. Main St. · part of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Pl of
Fine-freeE-books61 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Canfield Library →

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