CantonIllinois
Canton is the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,242 at the 2020 census, down from 14,704 at the 2010 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
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
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
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Canton
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.