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Underwood, North Dakota

city · McLean County

At a glance

699
Population
$191,200
Median home value (all homes)
37% below U.S. median
$162,170
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$682/mo
Median rent
49% below U.S. median
$85,577
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
22.5 min
Average commute
83%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
7.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% below
Goods & services7% below
Utilities9% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance30% below
Commute cost19% below
For business: North Dakota is CBII band 1/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college46 mi
Nearest community college100 mi
Nearest technical college48 mi
High school graduates93.6%
College graduates20.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Underwood Area Economic Development Corp
The Underwood Area Economic Development Corporation (UAEDC) is a North Dakota non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide a dynamic atmosphere that allows our businesses to prosper and to provide the highest quality of life for the families of our community and the surrounding area. Started by members of the Underwood business community in 1990, the UAEDC continues to operate today with a volunteer Board of Directors that fuels the economic development of the community.
state North Dakota Dept. of Eco. Dev. & Finance
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services was established to provide technical assistance to local governments and state agencies in the areas of community and rural planning and development, policy research and development, and grant program implementation. We provide the people of North Dakota with effective, efficient and customer-oriented administration of federal and state programs for: Community Development Energy Efficiency Housing Self Sufficiency.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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