At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$31,988 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
Zillow: $350,514
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
13.7% 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
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Underwood residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,988. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Underwood is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,514. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
25.9% of adults in Underwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Underwood has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population437
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$31,988
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent$1,016
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$350,514
Housing Units198
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,347 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Underwood was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Hector International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.