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Canton, Pennsylvania
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Canton, Pennsylvania

Canton is a borough of 1,531 people in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1796.

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Population1,531 -14.5% since 2019
Elevation1,266 ft 386 m
Founded1796
Land area1.2 sq mi
ZIP code17724
Nearest airportWilliamsport Regional Airport (IPT) 29 mi

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.

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

Rialto

Cinema and theater

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Parks, trails and playgrounds2

Elementary Playground

Playground · 0.7 mi

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Playground at canton Elementary school

Playground · 0.7 mi

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Restaurants and cafes2

American Legion

Bar and pub · 1.1 mi

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Kelly's Creek Side Resturant

Bakery · 0.6 mi

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Where to stay1

Park Hotel & Brewing Company

Motel and hotel

Hotel and Bar/Grill.

127 Troy Street, Canton

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Shopping1

Schools, colleges and libraries4

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Healthcare1

Map of Canton

12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 2.9 in of rainFebruary: 2.1 in of rainMarch: 3.3 in of rainApril: 3.6 in of rainMay: 3.6 in of rainJune: 3.8 in of rainJuly: 3.8 in of rainAugust: 3.9 in of rainSeptember: 4.3 in of rainOctober: 3.8 in of rainNovember: 3.0 in of rainDecember: 3.1 in of rainJanuary: 33°FFebruary: 36°FMarch: 44°FApril: 58°FMay: 69°FJune: 76°FJuly: 81°FAugust: 79°FSeptember: 72°FOctober: 60°FNovember: 48°FDecember: 38°FJanuary: 15°FFebruary: 16°FMarch: 23°FApril: 33°FMay: 44°FJune: 53°FJuly: 57°FAugust: 56°FSeptember: 48°FOctober: 37°FNovember: 29°FDecember: 22°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan33°F15°F2.9 in10.1 in
Feb36°F16°F2.1 in9.9 in
Mar44°F23°F3.3 in8.8 in
Apr58°F33°F3.6 in1.5 in
May69°F44°F3.6 in0.0 in
Jun76°F53°F3.8 in0.0 in
Jul81°F57°F3.8 in0.0 in
Aug79°F56°F3.9 in0.0 in
Sep72°F48°F4.3 in0.0 in
Oct60°F37°F3.8 in0.2 in
Nov48°F29°F3.0 in2.8 in
Dec38°F22°F3.1 in8.8 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Canton (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$42,132median household income
$126,300median home value
$715median monthly rent
37.3median age
14.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%of homes are owner-occupied
21.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1825%18 to 3420%35 to 6433%65 and over22%

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)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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