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Underwood, ND


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Underwood, North Dakota

Underwood, North Dakota, in McLean county, is 47 miles N of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 413 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 812.

The People and Families of Underwood

In Underwood, about 62% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Underwood, at least compared to other cities of its size.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Underwood had a median family income of $47,578. The typical family in Underwood is better off than most in North Dakota. The city has a large middle class.

Underwood Housing

Underwood has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Underwood, 87% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Underwood can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyUnderwood Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Underwood Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Underwood Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Underwood, ND

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens95
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times93
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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