Canton, Kansas is a small town located in McPherson County and has a population of 841 as of 2019. The city is well-known for its beautiful natural scenery, which includes the nearby Smoky Hills River, Hidden Valley Nature Reserve, and Central Park. It is also conveniently located near larger cities such as Wichita and Salina. According to BestPlaces rankings, Canton has an overall score of 72, making it one of the top-ranked cities in Kansas when considering factors such as cost of living, crime rate, housing availability, education quality, and job market. Its cost of living index is 95.4 out of 100, compared to the national average of 100 which is well below average and makes Canton an affordable place to live in comparison with other parts of Kansas. With regards to crime rate and safety standards, Canton has a crime rate index at 57 out of 100 making it below the national average and a safer place to live compared to other places in the country. Education quality is also above average with its education index standing at 95 out of 100 while its job market index stands at 65 out of 100 making it better than most cities across the state. All these factors make Canton one of the best places to live in Kansas according to BestPlaces Rankings.
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