At a Glance
Median Income
$71,625
$41,695 per capita
Home Value
$196,300
Zillow: $158,616
Median Rent
$718/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
13.6% 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?
B+
3.7 / 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 $71,625 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,695. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Underwood is $196,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,616. Median rent is $718/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
18.9% of adults in Underwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Underwood has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population701
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density687/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,625
Per Capita$41,695
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,300
Rent$718
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$158,616
Housing Units373
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation2,025 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Underwood was founded in 1903.
The median home in Underwood was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.