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Towner County, ND
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Towner County, North Dakota.
Population
2,079
Land area
1,025sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Towner County
Towner County at a glance
- Towner County is 82% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,350 a year, 12% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,800 (46% below North Dakota) and median rent is $757 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Cando (1,164), Rocklake (102) and Bisbee (85).
Local data for Towner County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Towner County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,350
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$134,800
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (729), German Americans (727), Irish Americans (114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,333
644 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,670
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.7M
FY 2026, $14,216 per person
PPP loans
$9.8M
364 loans, 919 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Towner County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Towner County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
508
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
75° / -3°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Towner County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Towner County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Towner County, ND?
- Cando is the largest city or town in Towner County, with about 1,164 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Towner County?
- Towner County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58317, 58324, 58331, 58339, 58363.
- What is the population of Towner County, ND?
- About 2,079 people live in Towner County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Towner County?
- Towner County borders Rolette County, Ramsey County, Benson County, Pierce County, Cavalier County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023