Underwood, North Dakota

About Underwood

Set in the western part of North Dakota, Underwood is a tiny community, home to 771 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Underwood holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 763 residents per square mile.

📰 Underwood News Today

• Upon being named recipient of funds, UND proposes project in Underwood Grand Forks Herald · Jul 15
• Clarence Simenson Obituary Jul 5, 2026 bismarckfuneralhome.com · Jul 5
• Underwood water issues caused by a ‘perfect storm’ of problems - KFYR-TV KFYR-TV · Dec 31
• Underwood water emergency brings out the best in community on New Year’s Eve KX News · Dec 31
• Douglas Auck Obituary (1944 - 2026) - Underwood, ND - The Bismarck Tribune Legacy obituary · Jul 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Underwood Unique

• Positioned in western North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of North Dakota — one of 406 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Underwood

• Coal Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Underwood

• UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• UNDERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of Underwood

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