At a Glance
Median Income
$61,818
$21,559 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
Zillow: $248,440
Violent Crime
551/100K
3,839/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Underwood residents earn a median household income of $61,818 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,559. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 429 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Underwood is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,440. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Underwood reports 551 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,839/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Underwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Underwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,140
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,818
Per Capita$21,559
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$891
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$248,440
Housing Units290
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent551/100K
Property3,839/100K
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death15,831/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation583 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute38 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Underwood was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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