Cando, North Dakota
Cando is a city of 1,164 people in Towner County, North Dakota, founded in 1884.
Why visit Cando
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Audi Theatre, Towner County Courthouse and Cando Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average -3°F.
Weather in Cando
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cando
Cando 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.
From the Wikipedia article Cando, North Dakota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Towner County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic government building in North Dakota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
History
Cando was founded in 1884 as the seat of the newly formed Towner County. It was named from the pioneers' "can do" spirit. The Great Northern Railway was extended to Cando in 1888.
Just west of Cando, Dunkers Colony was founded by settlers from Indiana in 1894. The settlement later changed its name to Zion, and all that is left today is a cemetery west of Cando.
From the History section of Cando, North Dakota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Healthcare1
Map of Cando
7 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°F | -3°F | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 20°F | 0°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 33°F | 12°F | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 27°F | 1.7 in |
| May | 66°F | 40°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 52°F | 3.2 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 55°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 52°F | 2.7 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 43°F | 2.0 in |
| Oct | 53°F | 30°F | 1.5 in |
| Nov | 35°F | 16°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 22°F | 3°F | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Leeds (17 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Towner County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-07-05: Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-07-13: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-01: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- Leeds 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Devils Lake 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Rolla 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Rolette 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Green Acres 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Belcourt 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Shell Valley 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Rugby 37 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Fort Totten 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Langdon 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
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