Underwood, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
977 Population 896/sq mi density
$90,556 Median Income $38,706 per capita
$227,400 Home Value $393,078 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,556 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$227,400 home value, $819/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Underwood, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,556
21% above
$38,706 per capita
Home Value
$227,400
19% below
Zillow: $393,078
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
14.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
3% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
121%
Home Value
81%
Rent
70%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
47%
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.