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Canton, MN
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
Population
398
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
386
ZIP codes
0
Canton and its ZIP codes
Canton at a glance
- Canton is about 5.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Canton, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fillmore County. PPP loans are for Canton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,673
6,170 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,652
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$155M
FY 2026, $7,282 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Canton, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 4°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canton, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Canton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarmonyCity | 4.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Burr Oak, IACensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| MabelCity | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| PrestonCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| LanesboroCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| WhalanCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring GroveCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Cresco, IACity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Ridgeway, IACity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Decorah, IACity | 17 mi | 7.2 |
| FountainCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| PetersonCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Lime Springs, IACity | 18 mi | 1 |
| Rushford VillageCity | 20 mi | 33.5 |
| WykoffCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| RushfordCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canton, MN in?
- Canton is in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Canton, MN?
- About 398 people live in Canton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canton?
- Nearby places include Harmony (4.1 mi), Burr Oak, IA (5.9 mi), Mabel (8.2 mi), Preston (12 mi), Lanesboro (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023