At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$30,388 per capita
Home Value
$149,300
Zillow: $133,662
Median Rent
$740/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
17.9% smoking rate
How Cando Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cando's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cando a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cando residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,388. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cando is $149,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,662. Median rent is $740/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
20.8% of adults in Cando hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cando has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,199
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,763/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$30,388
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$287M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,300
Rent$740
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$133,662
Housing Units597
Rent Burden20.9%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,909/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain20.5 in/yr
Elevation1,485 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute12 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Cando was founded in 1884.
The median home in Cando was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.