Underwood, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McLean County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
701
Population
687/sq mi density
$71,625
Median Income
$41,695 per capita
$196,300
Home Value
$158,616 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,625 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,300 home value, $718/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Underwood has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 38.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,025 ft (617 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4564°N, 101.1412°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in |
Underwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.5").