Canton, Illinois

About Canton

Canton is a close-knit town in western Illinois with an estimated population of 12,896.

Officially, Canton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,537 residents per square mile.

📰 Canton News Today

• Emergency declarations issued in Canton, Normal WEEK | 25 News Now · Aug 16
• Obituary information for Thomas "Tom" Hopkins - Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Oaks-Hines Funeral Home · Aug 14
• Shirley J. Skinner Obituary | Oaks-Hines Funeral Home | Canton, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 16
• Obituary information for Donald E. "Doc" Edwards - Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Oaks-Hines Funeral Home · Jun 13
• Jerry W. Surrells Obituary | Oaks-Hines Funeral Home | Canton, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Canton Unique

• One of 14 places in the US named Canton — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,896.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Canton

• Elm Street Cafe (café)
• Monical's — italian
• Don and Nancy’s Cafe (café)
• Oversea Chinese Restaurant — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Canton

• Anderson Park reviews ★
• Big Creek Park reviews ★
• Canton Lake · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Canton Youth Acres · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Dean Park reviews ★
• Double T State Fish & Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Jones Park reviews ★
• Lakeland Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• McCall Park reviews ★
• Memorial Stadium reviews ★
• Prairie Park reviews ★
• South Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Canton

• Canton High School
• Eastview Elementary School
• Ingersoll Middle School
• Lincoln Elementary School
• ROYALS Academy Canton
• ROYALS RSSP Canton
• Westview Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Graham Hospital Association ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Canton

🏘️ Nearby Communities