At a Glance
Median Income
$90,556
$38,706 per capita
Home Value
$227,400
Zillow: $393,078
Median Rent
$819/mo
14.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.1% smoking rate
How Underwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Underwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Underwood a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Underwood residents earn a median household income of $90,556 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,706. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,746 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Underwood is $227,400 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,078. Median rent is $819/month, with 14.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
32.6% of adults in Underwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Underwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population977
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,556
Per Capita$38,706
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$6,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,400
Rent$819
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$393,078
Housing Units334
Rent Burden14.1%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,293/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,058 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Underwood was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.