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Cando, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Towner County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,199
Population
1,763/sq mi density
$49,375
Median Income
$30,388 per capita
$149,300
Home Value
$120,141 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
20.9% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
261
Violent Crime/100K
4,817 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,300 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cando has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,485 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,763/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4872°N, 99.2025°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Towner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Cando has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.4").