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Canton, SD

Canton, SD.

Population: 4,504 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Canton, SD is $302,236 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $268,000 after a median 8 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, tornado, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$302,236

Typical home value

-1.9%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$302,236
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2025)
$309,980
House Price Index (state)
503.5 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$268,000
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$131
1-year sale-price change
-17.5%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$941/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,044/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,228/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,694/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,053/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
Schools include
Lawrence Elementary - 02, Canton High School - 01, Canton Middle School - 04

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, tornado, winter weather, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
11
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.8 in
Annual snowfall
36.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,374
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,074

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Canton Municipal Airport (CTK) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTER - CAH
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,064 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
54.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,696
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,316
Average weekly wage
$1,364
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
232

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CantonState medianUS median
Typical home value$302,236$302,982$288,527
Median sale price$268,000$287,750$325,000
Median days on market8 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,696$1,656$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Canton, SD?
$302,236.
What is the median sale price in Canton, SD?
$268,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Canton, SD?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Canton, SD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,228/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Canton, SD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, tornado, winter weather, drought, hail.
Is Canton, SD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Canton, SD. 11 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Canton, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Canton, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Canton, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Canton, SD?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Canton, SD walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Canton, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Canton

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