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Underwood, IA
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Population
898
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
824
ZIP codes
0
Underwood and its ZIP codes
Underwood at a glance
- Underwood is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $105,341 a year, 40% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,500 (22% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for Underwood, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Underwood, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,341
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$253,500
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
35.1%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (279), Irish Americans (93), Norwegian Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawattamie County. PPP loans are for Underwood.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,962
41,804 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$635M
FY 2026, $6,775 per person
How people get to work
Underwood, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Underwood, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
557
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Underwood, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Underwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BentleyCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1 |
| McClellandCity | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| NeolaCity | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| MindenCity | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| CrescentCity | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| TreynorCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| LovelandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0 |
| Carter LakeCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Council BluffsCity | 14 mi | 43 |
| ShelbyCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| PersiaCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| OaklandCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| HancockCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| MineolaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Missouri ValleyCity | 17 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Underwood, IA in?
- Underwood is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Underwood, IA?
- About 898 people live in Underwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Underwood?
- Nearby places include Bentley (3 mi), McClelland (3.3 mi), Weston (4.4 mi), Neola (5.8 mi), Minden (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023