The Town FilesCanton, Minnesota
Township in Fillmore County · population 653 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $229,200
- Household income
- $79,063
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 26.5
Canton is a township of 653 people in Fillmore County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $229,200, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks hipper than 74% of Minnesota towns.
How Canton ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Canton is worth $229,200, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $79,063, which is more affordable than 74% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $638 a month. 87.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Canton | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,200 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $638 | $991 |
| Median household income | $79,063 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 87.2% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.0% | — |
Who lives in Canton
| People | Canton | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.5 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 36.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 32.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 56.0% | 90.2% |
Weather in Canton
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 4.0°F. About 38.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.6 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 176 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canton since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 5, 1965 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 22, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on September 4, 2012.
Severe weather in Fillmore County since 1996
Fillmore County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fillmore County
Fillmore County had 6,235 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,287 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Canton itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Towns near Canton
- Harmony, MN5.0 mi · 1,043 people · home $170,100
- Mabel, MN7.3 mi · 716 people · home $131,400
- Lanesboro, MN12.2 mi · 724 people · home $213,200
- Preston, MN12.4 mi · 1,322 people · home $185,900
- Spring Grove, MN13.7 mi · 1,256 people · home $156,000
- Cresco, IA15.8 mi · 3,888 people · home $117,200
- Decorah, IA17.9 mi · 7,587 people · home $244,500
- Caledonia, MN18.4 mi · 637 people · home $296,400
Canton questions
Is Canton, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Canton scores better for retirees than 66% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 65%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 26.5).
How much does a house cost in Canton?
The median owner-occupied home in Canton is valued at $229,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,063, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $638 a month.
What is the weather like in Canton?
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 4.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.6 inches of precipitation a year and 46.6 inches of snow.
Does Canton get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 5, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)