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Underwood, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · McLean County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
701 Population 687/sq mi density
$71,625 Median Income $41,695 per capita
$196,300 Home Value $153,187 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 209 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,625 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,300 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 38.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,025 ft (617 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density687/sq mi
Coordinates47.4564°N, 101.1412°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLean County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 38.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.0 / 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)

Tornado History

250 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 45 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 1, 1952 EF4 66 km 1
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 81 km 0
May 25, 1978 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 18, 1956 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 14 km 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 36 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 50 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 79 km 0
May 24, 1975 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 4, 1971 EF2 84 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 3, 1955 EF2 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM (1,705 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 21 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,678 76 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,492 99 km
2006 RICE LAKE 1 1,150 82 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 13 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,062 51 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,049 95 km
2005 KIMBALL BOTTOMS FIRE 1,028 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

Underwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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