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Canton, SD

Lincoln CountyElev. 387 m
Population
3,060
Median home
$191,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Canton

With about 3,060 residents, Canton is one of South Dakota's notable places. Canton sits in Lincoln County. The median age is 43.1 and the median household income is $65,500. Homes carry a median value of $191,000, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (93.6%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,060
Median age
43.1
Median household income
$65,500
Per-capita income
$39,248
Poverty rate
6.6%
High-school grad or higher
90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg. commute
21.5 min
Work from home
8.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White93.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36%
Production, transportation & material moving22.3%
Service15.2%
Sales & office14.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$191,000
Median gross rent
$693/mo
Owner-occupied
68.1%
Median year built
1965
Households
1,388
Avg. household size
2.08

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Canton has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Canton High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Canton Middle School - 04MiddleGrades 6–8
Lawrence Elementary - 02Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime32% below national
Canton262
South Dakota377
United States386
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime33% below national
Canton1,308
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Canton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Canton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lincoln County
Ice stormRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Canton is in Lincoln County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Canton sits in Lincoln County. Elevation ~387 m.

Map of Canton
Canton, SD
Where Canton is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonCanton
Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Isakson, John, HouseOld Main, Augustana AcademyBergstrom, Magnus O., HouseGrand Valley Schoolhouse, District No. 12Skartvedt HouseTaylor, J.W., HouseKennedy, C.B., MansionRudolph--Parke House
Notable people from Canton
Ernest LawrenceTim JohnsonMerle TuveJohn H. LawrenceJohn BehringJoel Dykstra
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Nearby cities
Harrisburg (11 mi)Tea (16 mi)Lennox (16 mi)Sioux Falls (18 mi)Beresford (18 mi)Brandon (20 mi)

Common questions

Canton — frequently asked

What is the population of Canton, South Dakota?
Canton has a population of about 3,060, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Canton?
The median home value in Canton is $191,000, and the median gross rent is $693/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Canton safe? What is the crime rate?
Canton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 262 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Canton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lincoln County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, tornado, winter weather.
How many schools are in Canton?
Canton has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Canton?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Canton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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