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Underwood, ND
City in McLean County, North Dakota.
Population
699
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
689
ZIP codes
0
Underwood and its ZIP codes
Underwood at a glance
- Underwood is about 61 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,577 a year, 12% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,200 (23% below North Dakota) and median rent is $682 a month.
Local data for Underwood, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Underwood, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,577
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$191,200
Median rent
$682/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (236), Norwegian Americans (176), Russian Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Underwood.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,296
3,531 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $10,982 per person
How people get to work
Underwood, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Underwood, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 1°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Underwood, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Underwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColeharborCity | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| RiverdaleCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Turtle LakeCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WashburnCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| StantonCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Pick CityCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| GarrisonCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| MercerCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| CenterCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| HazenCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| BenedictCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| MaxCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| WiltonCity | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| RusoCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Underwood, ND in?
- Underwood is in McLean County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Underwood, ND?
- About 699 people live in Underwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Underwood?
- Nearby places include Coleharbor (6.9 mi), Riverdale (11 mi), Turtle Lake (12 mi), Washburn (13 mi), Stanton (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023