New Underwood, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Pennington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
538 Population 371/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $21,088 per capita
$188,700 Home Value $442,394 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$188,700 home value, $862/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

New Underwood, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,167
28% below
$21,088 per capita
Home Value
$188,700
33% below
Zillow: $442,394
Median Rent
$862/mo
26% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How New Underwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Underwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
67%
Rent
74%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Underwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Underwood residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,088. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,799 business establishments, including 431 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Underwood is $188,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $442,394. Median rent is $862/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

11.8% of adults in New Underwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Underwood has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population538
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density371/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$21,088
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$8,688M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,102

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,700
Rent$862
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$442,394
Housing Units245
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation2,889 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in New Underwood was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 431 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.