Underwood, IA

Underwood, Iowa

Underwood, Iowa, in Pottawattamie county, is 12 miles NE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 16 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Omaha metropolitan area. Underwood contains a population of approximately 688.

The People and Families of Underwood

In Underwood, about 61% of adults are married.

Underwood has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Underwood had a median family income of $56,750. The typical family in Underwood is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. In Underwood, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Underwood.

Underwood Housing

Underwood has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Underwood, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

Underwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Underwood, IA

Comparing Underwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Underwood Almanac

Underwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Underwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Underwood High Schools (2004)

UNDERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
629 NORTH STREET
712-566-2703
Serves 236 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Underwood Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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