Canton, Pennsylvania
Canton is a borough of 1,531 people in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1796.
Why visit Canton
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Rialto.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Canton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Canton
Canton is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 1,723 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Canton, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
Park Hotel & Brewing Company
Motel and hotel
Hotel and Bar/Grill.
127 Troy Street, Canton
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Canton
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 2.9 in | 10.1 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 16°F | 2.1 in | 9.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 8.8 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 57°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 3.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 3.1 in | 8.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Canton (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bradford County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-12-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- Southport 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Waverly 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Elmira 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Williamsport 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- West Elmira 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Elmira Heights 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- South Corning 34 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Horseheads 35 mi north, about 57 min by car
- Big Flats 35 mi north, about 57 min by car
- Corning 36 mi north, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Canton, Pennsylvania, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Canton, Pennsylvania (4303603252), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Canton, Pennsylvania (4303603066), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Canton, Pennsylvania (4303602972), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Canton, Pennsylvania (4303603162), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pennsylvania State Route 414 - 4175865811, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
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