Canton, OH GIS Map
Canton is a city in Stark County, Ohio, with a population of about 70,447. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Stark County
- Population
- 70,447
- Elevation
- 1,057 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.7989, -81.3784
- ZIP codes (18)
- 44701, 44702, 44703, 44704, 44705, 44706 …
- Land area
- 26.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Canton, OH
Canton is a city in Stark County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 70,872 at the 2020 census and estimated at 69,001 in 2025, making it the eighth-most populous city in Ohio. The Canton–Massillon metropolitan area had an estimated 400,551 residents in 2024. Canton is located approximately 60 miles (97 km) south of Cleveland and 20 miles (32 km) south of Akron in Northeast Ohio, on the edge of Ohio's Amish Country.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Canton, OH
The Canton map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Canton without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Canton Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
69,755
Households
29,302
Median household income
$43,188
Median age
35.2 years
Median home value
$97,800
Median gross rent
$850/mo
Owner-occupied homes
48.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
Below poverty level
27.4%
Land area
26.5 sq mi
Population density
2,630 / sq mi
County
Canton Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
73,007
April 2020 (estimates base)
70,743
July 2024 estimate
69,211
Change 2010-2020
-3.1%
Change 2020-2024
-2.2%
Photos of Canton
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Canton
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Canton.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Regula Federal Building & US Courthouse | 401 Mckinley Ave SW 301 Mckinley Ave SW, 44707 | Leased | 44,816 | May 2030 |
| Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, Llp | 4518 Fulton Dr NW, 44718 | Leased | 7,189 | Sep 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Canton
General soil map unit at the city center: Chili
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 21.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Chili20%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Chili10%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Urban land8%
- Canfield6%
Alfisols · Aquic Fragiudalfs
- Chili6%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Chili6%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Canton
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, Oh weather station, elevation 1,208 ft, 8.6 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 84°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 20°F
Annual precipitation
41.6 in
Annual snowfall
47.2 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 36 | 39 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 83 | 76 | 63 | 51 | 40 |
| Avg low °F | 20 | 22 | 29 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 63 | 62 | 55 | 44 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip. in | 2.92 | 2.44 | 3.23 | 3.86 | 4.13 | 4.43 | 4.14 | 3.61 | 3.50 | 3.34 | 3.08 | 2.89 |
| Snow in | 13.4 | 12.0 | 7.6 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 8.9 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Canton
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Stark County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 87.9 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HailRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Canton FAQ
What county is Canton in?
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Canton, Ohio is located in Stark County.
What is the population of Canton?
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Canton has a population of about 70,447, making it the number 8 of the 52 Ohio cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Canton?
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The elevation of Canton is approximately 1,057 feet (322 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Canton?
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ZIP codes for Canton include 44701, 44702, 44703, 44704, 44705, 44706, 44707, 44708, 44709, 44710, 44711, 44714, 44718, 44721, 44735, 44750, 44767, 44799.
What time zone is Canton in?
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Canton is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Canton from Columbus?
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Canton is about 103 miles from Columbus, the capital of Ohio, in a straight line.
What cities are near Canton?
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Cities near Canton include Akron, OH (21 miles); Cuyahoga Falls, OH (24 miles); Wooster, OH (29 miles); Medina, OH (35 miles); Warren, OH (42 miles).
Local notes for Canton, OH
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