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Cando, ND

Founded 1884Towner CountyElev. 450 m
Population
1,199
Median home
$149,300
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Cando

Cando is home to roughly 1,199 residents. Cando was founded in 1884 and sits in Towner County. The median age is 41.8 and the median household income is $49,375. Homes carry a median value of $149,300, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.6%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,199
Median age
41.8
Median household income
$49,375
Per-capita income
$30,388
Poverty rate
10%
High-school grad or higher
92.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
Unemployment
1.9%
Avg. commute
11.6 min
Work from home
3.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Black0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.5%
Service27.5%
Sales & office17.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.6%
Production, transportation & material moving5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$149,300
Median gross rent
$740/mo
Owner-occupied
66.5%
Median year built
1966
Households
468
Avg. household size
2.5

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Cando has 2 public schools1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading50%
Math50%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -18

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Cando vs North Dakota and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cando.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Towner County
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
DroughtVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low
HailVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cando is in Towner County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cando was founded in 1884 and sits in Towner County. Elevation ~450 m.

Map of Cando
Cando, ND
Where Cando is
FargoBismarckGrand ForksMinotWest FargoWillistonCando
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Towner County Courthouse
Notable people from Cando
Dick ArmeyDewey KingJames Schmidt
People searches in Cando
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Devils Lake (30 mi)Rolla (31 mi)Rugby (37 mi)Langdon (42 mi)New Rockford (56 mi)Harvey (59 mi)

Common questions

Cando — frequently asked

What is the population of Cando, North Dakota?
Cando has a population of about 1,199, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cando?
The median home value in Cando is $149,300, and the median gross rent is $740/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Cando face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Towner County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, winter weather.
How many schools are in Cando?
Cando has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cando?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Cando. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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