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Underwood, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Scott County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,140 Population 444/sq mi density
$61,818 Median Income $21,559 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $248,440 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
551 Violent Crime/100K 3,839 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,818 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
551 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Underwood experiences four distinct seasons with 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.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation583 ft (178 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density444/sq mi
Coordinates38.5891°N, 85.7661°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.4 / 100
Community Resilience39.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 81 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 73 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 113 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 134 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 149 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 104 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 137 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 150 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 62 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 51 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 131 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 142 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 62 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 56 fatalities, 1,419 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 88 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 41 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 49 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 61 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 5 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 60 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 43 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 48 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 62 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 60 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 97 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 23 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 81 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 76 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 44 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 44 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 42 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 42 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 51 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 54 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 51 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 42 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 51 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 45 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 42 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 41 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 43 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 46 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 43 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 45 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 73 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 43 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 46 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Underwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").

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