CallataGuidesCanton, IL business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Canton, IL micropolitan area.
- Population
- 32,5102024 est.
- Establishments
- 596CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 3
The Canton, IL area
The Canton, IL micropolitan area covers 1 county in Illinois and had 32,510 residents in July 2024, down 3.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 806th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 850th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Fulton County, IL | 32,510 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Canton, IL
County Business Patterns counted 596 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 6,400 people in mid-March with $281.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 10.7 employees per establishment. 53.7% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (98), other services (except public administration) (90), and accommodation and food services (72).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 98 | 1,149 | $34,107,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 90 | 344 | $8,218,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 72 | 782 | $12,658,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 68 | 1,900 | $100,165,000 |
| Construction (23) | 63 | 322 | $18,442,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 45 | 359 | $20,678,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 30 | 174 | $9,283,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 28 | 144 | $6,503,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 24 | 110 | $4,345,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 20 | 253 | $15,407,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 17 | 39 | $989,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 11 | 88 (high noise) | $1,603,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 9 | 453 (high noise) | $28,074,000 |
| Information (51) | 8 | 118 | $5,750,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 126 | $13,494,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 9 (high noise) | $64,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 22 | $1,205,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Canton, IL's businesses compare
Canton, IL has 18.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 25.4% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 10.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $43,945 (35.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 53.7% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.0% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 319 | 53.7% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 132 | 22.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 80 | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 45 | 7.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 18 | 3.0% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Canton, IL
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 35 have a published Census count in Canton, IL. The largest are full-service restaurants (23), insurance agencies and brokerages (17), and limited-service restaurants (17). Relative to population, drinking places are the most over-represented: 46.1 per 100,000 residents against 12.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 23 | 189 | 8.2 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 17 | 59 | 3.5 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 17 | 381 | 22.4 |
| Drinking places | 15 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 13 | 29 | 2.2 |
| Physician practices | 11 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 10 | 66 | 6.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 10 | 43 | 4.3 |
| Site preparation contractors | 8 | 16 | 2.0 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 8 | 50 | 6.3 |
| Law offices | 7 | 29 | 4.1 |
| Landscaping services | 7 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 7 | 51 | 7.3 |
| Child day care services | 7 | 70 | 10.0 |
| Chiropractic offices | 6 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 6 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 6 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 6 | 25 | 4.2 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 6 | 327 | 54.5 |
| Civic and social organizations | 6 | 51 | 8.5 |
| Dental offices | 5 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 5 | — | — |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 5 | — | — |
| Home health care agencies | 4 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Canton, IL
The area's named cities and towns have 41 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 309 has the most (88%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, IL | 13,778 | 309 | 13 |
| Farmington, IL | 3,093 | 309 | 4 |
| Lewistown, IL | 2,569 | 309 | 3 |
| Astoria, IL | 1,193 | 309 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Canton, IL business
The comparison below uses 11 users, the rounded average establishment size in Canton, IL. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $274.45 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $330.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $219.00 a month for 11 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $219.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $209.00 | $2,508.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $253.00 | $3,036.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $274.45 | $3,293.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $297.00 | $3,564.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $330.00 | $3,960.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Canton, IL
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Canton, IL is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Canton, IL?
309, 815, and 779, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Canton, IL area?
596 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Canton, IL?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 11-person team that is $219.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $274.45 a month (checked September 28, 2026).