A town of 1,164, settled in 1884. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The 2 things Cando does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Cando. Another town gets a different order.
Cando beats the North Dakota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
| What stands out | Cando | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.2% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 76.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 5.9% |
Cando has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -4°.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
About one in 3 of Cando’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Cando (11%), Devils Lake (7%) and Rolla (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
The public schools Cando’s kids attend outperform 55% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Elementary School | PK–8 | 208 | B |
| North Star High School | 9–12 | 76 | A− |
24 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
3 notable people were born in Cando.
City in North Dakota, United States
Cando ( KAN-doo) is a city in Towner County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Towner County. The population was 1,117 at the 2020 census. Cando was founded in 1884.
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