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Canton, SD

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Population
3,001
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,270 ft
Median Home Value
$191,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$673/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,850
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in South DakotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South DakotaNearest larger communitySioux Falls, South Dakota18 miles away · 213,748 residents.

About Canton

Canton is a city and the county seat of Lincoln County, South Dakota, situated in the Sioux Valley along the Big Sioux River. Located south of Sioux Falls near Newton Hills State Park and hosting the state's first Certified Ready Site industrial park, the community of approximately 3,033 is served by the Canton School District for public education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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