Located just off I-90 and 30 minutes from Sioux Falls and Mitchell, Canistota is a charming small community with thriving local businesses, a distinguished school district, beautifully maintained streets and parks, and a quiet atmosphere. Canistota's population is just under 700. Canistota is home to the Ortman Chiropractic Clinic. Patients travel from across the United States and even Canada and Mexico to experience the Ortman Technique that has been passed from generation to generation over the past 90 years. Canistota is home of the Hawks. Located in the heart of Canistota, the school houses grades K-12. Enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year for grades K-12 was 224. Canistota is home to many businesses including a gas station, grocery store, laundromat, hotels, restaurants, bank, craft and antique stores, nursing home, Sanford medical clinic, newspaper, car dealership, several auto repair shops, fitness center, beauty salons, and post office. Residents of Canistota can take care of most of their needs right in town!
